Games Workshop Group (LSE:GAW) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


LSE:GAW Games Workshop Group PLC LSE:GAW
95 GF Score
Price £207.40
GF Value £147.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Games Workshop Group Moat Score?

Games Workshop Group LSE:GAW -1.89% 95 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:GAW with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of £147.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 878 Travel & Leisure companies, Games Workshop Group ranks better than 99.43% on this metric.

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

Games Workshop Group has Wide Moat: Games Workshop Group PLC has a strong brand and customer loyalty, supported by valuable intellectual property. Its pricing power and distribution network provide durable advantages, crossing into wide moat territory.

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 Games Workshop Group might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Games Workshop Group  (LSE:GAW) 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

Games Workshop Group Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:GAW vs AS, HAS, LTH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Games Workshop 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.

Games Workshop Group Moat Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Games Workshop Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Games Workshop Group (LSE:GAW) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 06, 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, Games Workshop Group ranks #5 out of 878 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Games Workshop Group's Moat Score too high?
Games Workshop Group's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Games Workshop Group ranks #5 out of 878 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Games Workshop Group has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Games Workshop Group's Moat Score compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Games Workshop Group ranks #5 out of 878 companies for Moat Score. This places Games Workshop 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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. Games Workshop 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 Games Workshop Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Games Workshop Group (LSE:GAW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £147.48, compared to a current price of £207.40 — trading 40.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Games Workshop Group's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 5 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 Games Workshop Group (LSE:GAW), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 06, 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 Games Workshop Group (LSE:GAW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Games Workshop Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £207.40 is trading 40.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £147.48. GuruFocus considers Games Workshop Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:GAW:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: £147.48 vs. price of £207.40 (40.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Games Workshop Group Business Description

Address Willow Road, Lenton, Nottingham, GBR, NG7 2WS
Games Workshop Group PLC designs, manufactures and sells fantasy miniatures and games related products. It carries the manufacturing activity in the UK and sells the same in the different region of the countries such as Continental Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific. It operates through two segments Core and Licensing . The core segment includes all revenue and expenditure relating to the design, manufacture and sales of their fantasy miniatures and related products. The licensing segment includes all revenue and expenditure relating to licences granted to external partners. The company generates majority of its revenue from the core segment.
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