Warehouse Group (The) (NZSE:WHS) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


NZSE:WHS Warehouse Group Ltd (The) NZSE:WHS
72 GF Score
Price NZ$0.59
GF Value NZ$1.08
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Warehouse Group (The) Moat Score?

Warehouse Group (The) NZSE:WHS +1.72% 72 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates NZSE:WHS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$1.08 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,114 Retail - Cyclical companies, Warehouse Group (The) ranks better than 94.79% on this metric.

Warehouse Group (The) has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Warehouse Group (The) has The Warehouse Group has a strong retail presence in New Zealand, benefiting from brand recognition and a solid distribution network. However, it faces intense competition and limited pricing power.

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 Warehouse Group (The) might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Warehouse Group (The)  (NZSE:WHS) 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

Warehouse Group (The) Moat Score Related Terms

NZSE:WHS vs DDS, M: Moat Score Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Warehouse Group (The)'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.

Warehouse Group (The) Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Warehouse Group (The)'s Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Warehouse Group (The)'s Moat Score falls into.


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Warehouse Group Ltd (The) NZSE:WHS
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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Warehouse Group (The) (NZSE:WHS) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 08, 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, Warehouse Group (The) ranks #58 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Warehouse Group (The)'s Moat Score too high?
Warehouse Group (The)'s current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Warehouse Group (The) ranks #58 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Warehouse Group (The) has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warehouse Group (The)'s Moat Score compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Warehouse Group (The) ranks #58 out of 1114 companies for Moat Score. This places Warehouse Group (The) in the top 5% 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. Warehouse Group (The)'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 Warehouse Group (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warehouse Group (The) (NZSE:WHS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$1.08, compared to a current price of NZ$0.59 — trading 45.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Warehouse Group (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 Warehouse Group (The) (NZSE:WHS), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 08, 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 Warehouse Group (The) (NZSE:WHS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warehouse Group (The) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NZ$0.59 is trading 45.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$1.08. GuruFocus considers Warehouse Group (The) to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:WHS:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: NZ$1.08 vs. price of NZ$0.59 (45.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Warehouse Group (The) Business Description

Other Exchanges UXN:Germany
Address 26 The Warehouse Way, Northcote, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 0627
Warehouse Group Ltd (The), along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the retail sector. The company has three retail brands trading in the New Zealand retail sector: The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and TheMarket.com. It generates the maximum revenue from the Warehouse Segment.
72GF Score

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