Grainger (LSE:GRI) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


LSE:GRI Grainger PLC LSE:GRI
68 GF Score
Price £1.75
GF Value £1.54
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Grainger Moat Score?

Grainger LSE:GRI -1.02% 68 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:GRI with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,871 Real Estate companies, Grainger ranks better than 91.23% on this metric.

Grainger has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Grainger has No Moat: Grainger PLC lacks significant competitive advantages in its industry. It does not possess strong brand strength, cost advantages, or regulatory barriers to entry.

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 Grainger might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Grainger  (LSE:GRI) 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

Grainger Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:GRI vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Grainger'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.

Grainger Moat Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Grainger's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Grainger (LSE:GRI) has a Moat Score of 2 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, Grainger ranks #164 out of 1871 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Grainger's Moat Score too high?
Grainger's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Grainger ranks #164 out of 1871 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Grainger has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grainger's Moat Score compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Grainger ranks #164 out of 1871 companies for Moat Score. This places Grainger in the top 9% 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 Real Estate company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Real Estate 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. Grainger's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grainger stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grainger (LSE:GRI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.54, compared to a current price of £1.75 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Grainger's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 Grainger (LSE:GRI), the current Moat Score is 2 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 Grainger (LSE:GRI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grainger stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.75 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.54. GuruFocus considers Grainger to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:GRI:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: £1.54 vs. price of £1.75 (13.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Grainger Business Description

Other Exchanges GRGTF:USAGRIl:UK1U4:Germany
Address St James Boulevard, Citygate, Newcastle upon Tyne, GBR, NE1 4JE
Grainger PLC owns, leases, and manages residential properties. The company derives the vast majority of its revenue through property sales and rental income. The business categorizes its operations into U.K. residential, retirement solutions, fund and third-party management, the U.K. and European development, German residential, and others. U.K. Residential represents the bulk of the group's revenue, with retirement solutions and the UK and European development also contributing a substantial portion. The company also offers residential fund- and asset management services. The two segments for the company are PRS which derives maximum revenue, and Reversionary.
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