Woolworths Group (HAM:WWR) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


HAM:WWR Woolworths Group Ltd HAM:WWR
76 GF Score
Price €23.67
GF Value €20.64
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Woolworths Group Moat Score?

Woolworths Group HAM:WWR +0.45% 76 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:WWR with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 315 Retail - Defensive companies, Woolworths Group ranks better than 99.05% on this metric.

Woolworths Group has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Woolworths Group has Wide Moat: Woolworths Group Ltd benefits from strong brand strength and customer loyalty in the Australian retail market. It has a superior distribution network and economies of scale, providing durable cost advantages. The company's market leadership and sustainable market share further solidify its wide moat status.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Woolworths Group might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Woolworths Group  (HAM:WWR) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Woolworths Group Moat Score Related Terms

HAM:WWR vs KR, SFM, ACI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Woolworths Group's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Woolworths Group Moat Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Woolworths Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Woolworths Group's Moat Score falls into.


HAM:WWR
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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Woolworths Group (HAM:WWR) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Woolworths Group ranks #3 out of 315 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Woolworths Group's Moat Score too high?
Woolworths Group's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Woolworths Group ranks #3 out of 315 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Woolworths Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woolworths Group's Moat Score compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Woolworths Group ranks #3 out of 315 companies for Moat Score. This places Woolworths Group in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Woolworths Group's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woolworths Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group (HAM:WWR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.64, compared to a current price of €23.67 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Woolworths Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Woolworths Group (HAM:WWR), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Woolworths Group (HAM:WWR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €23.67 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.64. GuruFocus considers Woolworths Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:WWR:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: €20.64 vs. price of €23.67 (14.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:WWR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Woolworths Group Business Description

Address 1 Woolworths Way, Bella Vista, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2153
Woolworths is Australia's largest retailer. Operations include supermarkets in Australia and New Zealand, and discount department and pet stores. Woolworths also supplies businesses, like restaurants and cafes, following the acquisition of PFD Food Services. The Australian food division with its supermarkets constitutes the majority of group EBIT, followed by New Zealand supermarkets and PFD, while Big W is a minor contributor.
76GF Score

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