Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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NZSE:CMO Colonial Motor Co Ltd NZSE:CMO
65 GF Score
Price NZ$7.30
GF Value NZ$8.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Colonial Motor Co Moat Score?

Colonial Motor Co has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Colonial Motor Co 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 Colonial Motor Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Colonial Motor Co  (NZSE:CMO) 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

Colonial Motor Co Moat Score Related Terms

NZSE:CMO
65GF Score
Colonial Motor Co Ltd NZSE:CMO
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Is Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colonial Motor Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NZ$7.30 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$8.56. GuruFocus considers Colonial Motor Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:CMO:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: NZ$8.56 vs. price of NZ$7.30 (14.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

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Colonial Motor Co Business Description

Address 57 Courtenay Place, Level 6, PO Box 6159, Wellington, NZL, 6141
Colonial Motor Co Ltd is a New Zealand-based company engaged in the principal activity of operating franchised motor vehicle dealerships. It owns motor vehicle dealerships throughout the country and has dealerships selling heavy trucks and tractors. The company has many dealerships and has a primary focus on Ford. Also, the company provides administrative and financial services to the subsidiaries as well as leasing them at market rates for many of the properties. Substantial revenue is generated from the sale of goods.
65GF Score

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