MAS (JSE:MSP) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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JSE:MSP MAS PLC JSE:MSP
73 GF Score
Price R22.31
GF Value R20.09
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is MAS Moat Score?

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

MAS 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 MAS might have No Moat - No discernible moat.


MAS  (JSE:MSP) 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

MAS Moat Score Related Terms

JSE:MSP
73GF Score
MAS PLC JSE:MSP
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Is MAS (JSE:MSP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R22.31 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R20.09. GuruFocus considers MAS to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:MSP:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: R20.09 vs. price of R22.31 (11.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs

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MAS Business Description

Address Abate Rigord Street, Suite 11, Penthouse Level, Marina Business Centre, Ta’ Xbiex, MLT, XBX1129
MAS PLC is a property investor. It owns income generating properties in Romania, Bulgaria, and Poland. The company acquires, develops, and manages retail, office, industrial, and hotel properties. The company's reportable segments are CEE direct assets (CEE), CEE development joint venture (DJV), WE direct assets (WE), and Corporate. Its key revenue is derived from the CEE direct assets (CEE) segment which includes income properties located in CEE fully owned and managed by the company. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Romania, and the rest from Bulgaria, Poland, and Germany.
73GF Score

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R22.31
Price
R20.09
GF Value