Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


LSE:MACF Macfarlane Group PLC LSE:MACF
59 GF Score
Price £0.63
GF Value £1.18
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Macfarlane Group Moat Score?

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

Macfarlane 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 Macfarlane Group might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Macfarlane Group  (LSE:MACF) 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

Macfarlane Group Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:MACF
59GF Score
Macfarlane Group PLC LSE:MACF
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Is Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.63 is trading 46.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.18. GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:MACF:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £1.18 vs. price of £0.63 (46.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

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Macfarlane Group Business Description

Other Exchanges MACFl:UK5K6:Germany
Address 3 Park Gardens, First Floor, Glasgow, GBR, G3 7YE
Macfarlane Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides services for the packaging sector. It operates in two segments Packaging Distribution segment, which includes the distribution of packaging materials & supply of storage & warehousing services, & Manufacturing Operations comprises the manufacturing & supplying of self-adhesive labels to fast-moving consumer goods. The business operates Regional Distribution Centers, supplying customers with a range of packaging materials & services. It operates across a wide range of sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Medical General, Industrial food, health & beauty, household products, & beverages sectors. It derives key revenue from the Distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the UK.
59GF Score

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£0.63
Price
£1.18
GF Value