PSMMF (Persimmon) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


PSMMF Persimmon PLC PSMMF
79 GF Score
Price $15.26
GF Value $21.60
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What is Persimmon Moat Score?

Persimmon PSMMF 79 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates PSMMF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.60. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 102 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Persimmon ranks better than 94.12% on this metric.

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

Persimmon has Narrow Moat: Persimmon has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand in the UK housing market and economies of scale. However, it faces significant competition and lacks substantial regulatory barriers or intellectual property to ensure a wider moat.

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 Persimmon might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Persimmon  (OTCPK:PSMMF) 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

Persimmon Moat Score Related Terms

PSMMF vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Persimmon'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.

Persimmon Moat Score vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Persimmon's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Persimmon (PSMMF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 26, 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, Persimmon ranks #6 out of 102 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is Persimmon's Moat Score too high?
Persimmon's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Persimmon ranks #6 out of 102 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Persimmon has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Persimmon's Moat Score compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Persimmon ranks #6 out of 102 companies for Moat Score. This places Persimmon in the top 6% 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Homebuilding & Construction 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. Persimmon'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 Persimmon stock overvalued right now?
Persimmon (PSMMF) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.60, compared to a current price of $15.26 — trading 29.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Persimmon's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Persimmon (PSMMF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 26, 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 Persimmon (PSMMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persimmon stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $15.26 is trading 29.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.60.

Key valuation signals for PSMMF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $21.60 vs. price of $15.26 (29.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Persimmon Business Description

Address Persimmon House, Fulford, York, GBR, YO19 4FE
Persimmon is one of the UK's largest residential property developers by revenue and dwelling completions, marketing homes under its three brands: Persimmon Homes, Charles Church, and Westbury Partnerships. Persimmon distinguishes itself from peers by operating in the lower-priced segment of the new-build market; Persimmon Homes' average selling price in 2024 was 20% below the UK new-build national average. Like peers, Persimmon has traditionally operated in the land development, construction, and sales and marketing segments of the residential property development value chain. However, unlike peers, in recent years, Persimmon has begun manufacturing its own bricks, tiles, and timber frames, aiming to secure the supply and quality of key materials and manage build cost inflation.
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