SVTMF (SM Investments) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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SVTMF SM Investments Corp SVTMF
79 GF Score
Price $10.15
GF Value $16.38
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is SM Investments Moat Score?

SM Investments SVTMF 79 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates SVTMF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, SM Investments ranks better than 97.85% on this metric.

SM Investments has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

SM Investments has Narrow Moat: SM Investments Corp has a strong presence in the Philippines with diversified interests, providing some market leadership. It benefits from economies of scale and a robust distribution network. However, its brand strength and customer loyalty are not sufficient to classify it as a wide moat. The company has moderate pricing power and innovation capabilities.

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 SM Investments might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

SM Investments  (OTCPK:SVTMF) 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

SM Investments Moat Score Related Terms

SVTMF vs DDS, M: Moat Score Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, SM Investments'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.

SM Investments Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
SM Investments (SVTMF) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 14, 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, SM Investments ranks #24 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is SM Investments' Moat Score too high?
SM Investments' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, SM Investments ranks #24 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SM Investments has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SM Investments' Moat Score compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, SM Investments ranks #24 out of 1117 companies for Moat Score. This places SM Investments in the top 2% 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. SM Investments's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SM Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SM Investments (SVTMF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.38, compared to a current price of $10.15 — trading 38% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. SM Investments' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 SM Investments (SVTMF), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 14, 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 SM Investments (SVTMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SM Investments stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.15 is trading 38% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.38. GuruFocus considers SM Investments to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SVTMF:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $16.38 vs. price of $10.15 (38% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs

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

SM Investments Business Description

Other Exchanges SM:Philippines
Address OneE-Com Center, Harbor Drive, Mall of Asia Complex, CBP-1A, 10th Floor, Pasay, PHL, 1300
SM Investments Corp is a Philippines conglomerate with operations in retail, banking, property, and Portfolio investments. The retail division operates department stores and food retail stores. The property division is mainly present in Southeast Asia and is focused on malls, residences, office buildings, resorts, hotels, and convention centers. SM Banking provides financial services through BDO Unibank and China Banking Corporation. China Banking Corporation is servicing emerging companies and small- and medium-scale enterprises. BDO has diverse operations from credit cards, insurance, and leasing to investment banking, and asset management. The majority of its revenue comes from the retail segment that engages in the trading of merchandise such as dry goods, wearing apparel, and others.
79GF Score

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