NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


MSW:NICO NICO Holdings PLC MSW:NICO
57 GF Score
Price MWK1,593.97
GF Value MWK728.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is NICO Holdings Moat Score?

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

NICO Holdings 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 NICO Holdings might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

NICO Holdings  (MSW:NICO) 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

NICO Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

MSW:NICO
57GF Score
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Is NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NICO Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MWK1,593.97 is trading 118.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MWK728.99. GuruFocus considers NICO Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MSW:NICO:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: MWK728.99 vs. price of MWK1,593.97 (118.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 2 warning signs

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

NICO Holdings Business Description

Address Chibisa House-19 Glyn Jones Road, PO Box 501, Blantyre, MWI
NICO Holdings PLC is a Malawi-based financial service company that operates in diversified business. Its segments include Life Insurance and Pension, General Insurance business, Banking business, Investment Holding, Asset Management, and Information Technology. Its general insurance segment offers personal and commercial insurance covering motor vehicle, building, road construction, liability, engineering, professional indemnity, marine hull & cargo, fire, and personal accidents throughout Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania, and Uganda. In contrast, life insurance and pension products including Endowment Assurance are offered in Malawi and Mozambique. The majority of the revenue is earned from the Insurance sector. while its Asset Management and Banking segments only operate in Malawi.
57GF Score

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MWK1,593.97
Price
MWK728.99
GF Value