Burstone Group (JSE:BTN) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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JSE:BTN Burstone Group Ltd JSE:BTN
66 GF Score
Price R9.90
GF Value R8.55
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 12 Warning Signs
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What is Burstone Group Moat Score?

Burstone Group has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Burstone Group has

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 Burstone Group might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Burstone Group  (JSE:BTN) 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

Burstone Group Moat Score Related Terms

JSE:BTN
66GF Score
Burstone Group Ltd JSE:BTN
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Is Burstone Group (JSE:BTN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burstone Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R9.90 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R8.55. GuruFocus considers Burstone Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:BTN:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: R8.55 vs. price of R9.90 (15.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 12 warning signs

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

Burstone Group Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 4 Sandown Valley Crescent, 4th Floor, Sandown, Sandton, GT, ZAF, 2196
Burstone Group Ltd is a real estate investment trust operating in South Africa and formed with the purpose of investing in direct real estate. The objective of the fund is to expand its asset base by investing in well-priced income-producing investment properties. The fund invests in the office, industrial, and retail property sectors and is managed and operated by Investec Property, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Investec. The fund is well diversified in terms of sectoral spread but mostly concentrates investments in the province of Gauteng from a geographical spread standpoint. The vast majority of the fund's revenue is derived from contracted rental fees.
66GF Score

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R9.90
Price
R8.55
GF Value