MLSPF (Melrose Industries) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


MLSPF Melrose Industries PLC MLSPF
67 GF Score
Price $6.25
GF Value $8.69
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Melrose Industries Moat Score?

Melrose Industries MLSPF -2.10% 67 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates MLSPF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,049 Industrial Products companies, Melrose Industries ranks better than 96.92% on this metric.

Melrose Industries has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Melrose Industries has Narrow Moat: Melrose Industries has a solid narrow moat due to its focus on acquiring and improving underperforming businesses, which provides some cost advantages and operational efficiencies. However, it lacks strong brand strength and significant customer switching costs, limiting its moat to a narrow category.

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 Melrose Industries might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Melrose Industries  (OTCPK:MLSPF) 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

Melrose Industries Moat Score Related Terms

MLSPF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Melrose Industries'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.

Melrose Industries Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Melrose Industries's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Melrose Industries (MLSPF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 27, 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, Melrose Industries ranks #94 out of 3049 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Melrose Industries' Moat Score too high?
Melrose Industries' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Melrose Industries ranks #94 out of 3049 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Melrose Industries has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melrose Industries' Moat Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Melrose Industries ranks #94 out of 3049 companies for Moat Score. This places Melrose Industries in the top 3% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products 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. Melrose Industries's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melrose Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melrose Industries (MLSPF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.69, compared to a current price of $6.25 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Melrose Industries' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Melrose Industries (MLSPF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 27, 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 Melrose Industries (MLSPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melrose Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.25 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.69. GuruFocus considers Melrose Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MLSPF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $8.69 vs. price of $6.25 (28.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Melrose Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges MROl:UKMRO:UK27M:Germany
Address 5 Stratton Street, Stratton House, 1st Floor, London, GBR, W1J 8LA
Melrose Industries is a UK-based company that manufactures engines and structures products for all major OEMs across civil and defense markets. The company employs 13,032 people and generates approximately 75% of its revenue from the civil market, manufacturing engines and structures for major OEMs in both civil and defense sectors.In the civil market, the company operates in 90% of existing fleets in service and is a demonstrator partner in the GTF and CFM RISE next-generation engines for narrow-body aircraft.
67GF Score

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