Tesco (TSCDF) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSCDF Tesco PLC TSCDF
81 GF Score
Price $6.09
GF Value $5.35
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Tesco Moat Score?

Tesco TSCDF +2.87% 81 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSCDF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 317 Retail - Defensive companies, Tesco ranks better than 99.05% on this metric.

Tesco has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Tesco has Wide Moat: Tesco possesses a wide moat with its strong brand, extensive distribution network, and economies of scale. It has significant pricing power and customer loyalty in the UK retail market, supported by a robust supply chain and innovation in retail 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 Tesco might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Tesco  (OTCPK:TSCDF) 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

Tesco Moat Score Related Terms

TSCDF vs KR, SFM, ACI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Tesco'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.

Tesco Moat Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Tesco (TSCDF) has a Moat Score of 7 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, Tesco ranks #3 out of 317 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 0.90000000000001%.
Is Tesco's Moat Score too high?
Tesco's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Tesco ranks #3 out of 317 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tesco has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tesco's Moat Score compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Tesco ranks #3 out of 317 companies for Moat Score. This places Tesco in the top 1% 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 - Defensive company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Defensive 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. Tesco's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tesco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco (TSCDF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.35, compared to a current price of $6.09 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Tesco's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Tesco (TSCDF), the current Moat Score is 7 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 Tesco (TSCDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.09 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.35. GuruFocus considers Tesco to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSCDF:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $5.35 vs. price of $6.09 (13.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Tesco Business Description

Address Kestrel Way, Tesco House, Shire Park, Welwyn Garden, GBR, AL7 1GA
Tesco is a large food retailer, operating thousands of stores in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Central Europe. The majority of Tesco's sales are from the UK, where the firm has over 24% market share, more than double the second-largest peer, Sainsbury's, according to Euromonitor. Tesco also holds 30% e-grocery market share in the UK, holding a dominant position online. Tesco gained exposure to the cash-and-carry and out-of-home delivery industries with the GBP 4 billion acquisition of Booker in 2018.
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