Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


LUS:SHOP Shoprite Holdings Ltd LUS:SHOP
100 GF Score
Price ZMW350.00
GF Value ZMW429.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Shoprite Holdings Moat Score?

Shoprite Holdings LUS:SHOP 100 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates LUS:SHOP with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of ZMW429.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,118 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shoprite Holdings ranks better than 97.85% on this metric.

Shoprite Holdings has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Shoprite Holdings has Narrow Moat: Shoprite Holdings Ltd has a strong narrow moat due to its leading market position in African retail, strong brand, and customer loyalty. However, it lacks the significant regulatory barriers or cost advantages needed for a wide moat.

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 Shoprite Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Shoprite Holdings  (LUS:SHOP) 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

Shoprite Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

LUS:SHOP vs DDS, M: Moat Score Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Shoprite Holdings'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.

Shoprite Holdings Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shoprite Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 03, 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, Shoprite Holdings ranks #24 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is Shoprite Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Shoprite Holdings' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Shoprite Holdings ranks #24 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shoprite Holdings has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoprite Holdings' Moat Score compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shoprite Holdings ranks #24 out of 1118 companies for Moat Score. This places Shoprite Holdings in the top 2% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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. Shoprite Holdings's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoprite Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ZMW429.17, compared to a current price of ZMW350.00 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Shoprite Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 2 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 Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 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 Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoprite Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ZMW350.00 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ZMW429.17. GuruFocus considers Shoprite Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LUS:SHOP:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: ZMW429.17 vs. price of ZMW350.00 (18.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Shoprite Holdings Business Description

Address Cnr William Dabbs Street and Old Paarl Road, Brackenfell, WC, ZAF, 7560
Shoprite Holdings Ltd is Africa's food retailer, headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, with a widespread presence across multiple African countries. The company's main business is supermarket retailing through brands such as Shoprite, Usave, and Checkers. The company organizes its operations into three main segments: Supermarkets RSA, which covers its core supermarket retail operations in South Africa. The company segments include Supermarkets Non-RSA, covering supermarket operations in other African countries; and Other Operating Segments, which include franchise stores, pharmacies, pet products, clothing, and other specialist retail formats.
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