Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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JSE:NWL Nu-World Holdings Ltd JSE:NWL
69 GF Score
Price R29.00
GF Value R31.59
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Nu-World Holdings Moat Score?

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

Nu-World Holdings 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 Nu-World Holdings might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Nu-World Holdings  (JSE:NWL) 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

Nu-World Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

JSE:NWL
69GF Score
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Is Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nu-World Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R29.00 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R31.59. GuruFocus considers Nu-World Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:NWL:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: R31.59 vs. price of R29.00 (8.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 8 warning signs

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Nu-World Holdings Business Description

Address 35 - 3rd Street, Wynberg, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2199
Nu-World Holdings Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in importing, manufacturing, assembling, marketing, and distributing branded consumer goods, including consumer electronics, high-technology, small electrical appliances, white goods, liquor, and furniture. It also manufactures kitchenware and Telefunken. The company operates its business in geographic segments that include South Africa, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. The South African segment generates maximum revenue for the company.
69GF Score

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R29.00
Price
R31.59
GF Value