Synlait Milk (NZSE:SML) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)


NZSE:SML Synlait Milk Ltd NZSE:SML
29 GF Score
Price NZ$0.38
GF Value NZ$0.33
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Synlait Milk Moat Score?

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

Synlait Milk 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 Synlait Milk might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Synlait Milk  (NZSE:SML) 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

Synlait Milk Moat Score Related Terms

NZSE:SML
29GF Score
Synlait Milk Ltd NZSE:SML
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Is Synlait Milk (NZSE:SML) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NZ$0.38 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.33. GuruFocus considers Synlait Milk to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:SML:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: NZ$0.33 vs. price of NZ$0.38 (13.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 4 warning signs

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Synlait Milk Business Description

Other Exchanges SM1:Australia
Address 1028 Heslerton Road, RD13, Rakaia, STL, NZL, 7783
Synlait Milk Ltd is a dairy processing company that benefits from a differentiated milk supply and operating environment in New Zealand. The business operates within one industry that includes the manufacture of milk powder and its related products, liquid milk, cheese, and butter. Its segment are Synlait and Dairyworks, out of which it derives maximum revenue from Synlait segment.
29GF Score

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NZ$0.38
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NZ$0.33
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