Staffline Group (LSE:STAF) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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LSE:STAF Staffline Group PLC LSE:STAF
40 GF Score
Price £0.40
GF Value £0.52
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Staffline Group Moat Score?

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

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

Staffline Group  (LSE:STAF) 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

Staffline Group Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:STAF
40GF Score
Staffline Group PLC LSE:STAF
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Is Staffline Group (LSE:STAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Staffline Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.40 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.52. GuruFocus considers Staffline Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:STAF:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £0.52 vs. price of £0.40 (23.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Staffline Group Business Description

Other Exchanges STAFl:UK
Address 19-20 The Triangle, NG2 Business Park, Nottingham, GBR, NG2 1AE
Staffline Group PLC is engaged in the provision of recruitment and outsourced human resource services to the industry as well as the provision of skills training and probationary services. The company's operating segment includes Recruitment GB and Recruitment Ireland. The business activity of the group functions throughout the United Kingdom. The majority of the revenue comes from Recruitment GB.
40GF Score

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£0.40
Price
£0.52
GF Value