Greencore Group (STU:GCG) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


STU:GCG Greencore Group PLC STU:GCG
87 GF Score
Price €2.30
GF Value €2.84
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Greencore Group Moat Score?

Greencore Group STU:GCG +1.77% 87 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:GCG with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,054 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Greencore Group ranks better than 93.48% on this metric.

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

Greencore Group has Narrow Moat: Greencore Group has a modest moat due to its market leadership in convenience foods in the UK and Ireland. It benefits from economies of scale and a strong distribution network. However, it faces significant competition and lacks substantial customer switching costs or proprietary technology.

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 Greencore Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Greencore Group  (STU:GCG) 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

Greencore Group Moat Score Related Terms

STU:GCG vs KHC, GIS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Greencore Group'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.

Greencore Group Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Greencore Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


STU:GCG
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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Greencore Group (STU:GCG) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 02, 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, Greencore Group ranks #134 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Greencore Group's Moat Score too high?
Greencore Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Greencore Group ranks #134 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Greencore Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greencore Group's Moat Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Greencore Group ranks #134 out of 2054 companies for Moat Score. This places Greencore Group in the top 7% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Greencore Group'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 Greencore Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greencore Group (STU:GCG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.84, compared to a current price of €2.30 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Greencore Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Greencore Group (STU:GCG), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 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 Greencore Group (STU:GCG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greencore Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.30 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.84. GuruFocus considers Greencore Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:GCG:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €2.84 vs. price of €2.30 (19% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Greencore Group Business Description

Address Dublin Airport Central, Dublin Airport, 4th Floor, Block Two, Sword, Dublin, IRL, K67 E2H3
Greencore Group PLC is a convenience food manufacturer that supplies chilled and frozen food to customers based in U.K. and the U.S. The company's operating business segment is Convenience Foods, and it geographically operates in UK & Ireland. The UK Convenience Food categories including sandwiches, sushi, salads, chilled ready meals, chilled soups and sauces, chilled quiche, ambient sauces and pickles, frozen Yorkshire Puddings and cakes and desserts categories as well as the Irish Ingredients trading business.
87GF Score

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