Currys (STU:CWB) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


STU:CWB Currys PLC STU:CWB
62 GF Score
Price €1.86
GF Value €1.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Currys Moat Score?

Currys STU:CWB +0.54% 62 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:CWB with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,115 Retail - Cyclical companies, Currys ranks better than 88.61% on this metric.

Currys has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Currys has Narrow Moat: Currys PLC has a modest moat due to its established brand and distribution network in the UK. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant customer switching costs or proprietary technology. Its pricing power is limited, and regulatory barriers are not significant.

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 Currys might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Currys  (STU:CWB) 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

Currys Moat Score Related Terms

STU:CWB vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Currys'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.

Currys Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Currys's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


STU:CWB
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Currys (STU:CWB) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 07, 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, Currys ranks #127 out of 1115 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Currys' Moat Score too high?
Currys' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Currys ranks #127 out of 1115 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Currys has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Currys' Moat Score compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Currys ranks #127 out of 1115 companies for Moat Score. This places Currys in the top 11% 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. Currys's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Currys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Currys (STU:CWB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.14, compared to a current price of €1.86 — trading 63.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Currys' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 Currys (STU:CWB), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 07, 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 Currys (STU:CWB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Currys stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.86 is trading 63.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.14. GuruFocus considers Currys to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CWB:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €1.14 vs. price of €1.86 (63.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Currys Business Description

Other Exchanges DSITF:USACURYl:UKCURY:UK
Address 1 Portal Way, London, GBR, W3 6RS
Currys PLC is an omnichannel retailer of technology products and services with stores across countries. The company's segment include: UK & Ireland: comprises the operations of Currys, iD Mobile and B2B operations; and Nordics; operates both franchise and own stores in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark with further franchise operations in Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. UK & Ireland and Nordics are involved in the sale of consumer electronics and mobile technology products and services, through stores or online channels. It derives maximum revenue from UK & Ireland.
62GF Score

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