McBride (LSE:MCB) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


LSE:MCB McBride PLC LSE:MCB
74 GF Score
Price £1.63
GF Value £1.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is McBride Moat Score?

McBride LSE:MCB 74 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:MCB with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,055 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, McBride ranks better than 88.56% on this metric.

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

McBride has No Moat: McBride PLC operates in a highly competitive industry with minimal brand strength and no significant cost advantages. Its competitive position is weak and lacks durability.

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

McBride  (LSE:MCB) 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

McBride Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:MCB vs PG, CL, KVUE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, McBride'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.

McBride Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, McBride's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


LSE:MCB
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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
McBride (LSE:MCB) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 05, 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, McBride ranks #235 out of 2055 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is McBride's Moat Score too high?
McBride's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, McBride ranks #235 out of 2055 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, McBride has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McBride's Moat Score compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, McBride ranks #235 out of 2055 companies for Moat Score. This places McBride in the top 11% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. McBride'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 McBride stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McBride (LSE:MCB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.15, compared to a current price of £1.63 — trading 42.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. McBride's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 McBride (LSE:MCB), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 05, 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 McBride (LSE:MCB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McBride stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.63 is trading 42.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.15. GuruFocus considers McBride to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:MCB:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: £1.15 vs. price of £1.63 (42.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs

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

McBride Business Description

Other Exchanges MCBl:UK10W:Germany
Address Middleton Way, Middleton, Manchester, GBR, M24 4DP
McBride PLC is a manufacturer and distributer of cleaning products for the domestic household and professional cleaning and hygiene markets. The company's operating segment includes Liquids; Unit Dosing; Powders; Aerosols; Asia Pacific and Corporate. It generates maximum revenue from the Liquids segment. The Liquids segment includes anything sold in a bottle or pouch, such as washing up liquid, bleach, and disinfecting sprays. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Germany.
74GF Score

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