Kernel Holding (WAR:KER) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


WAR:KER Kernel Holding SA WAR:KER
63 GF Score
Price zł19.50
GF Value zł13.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Kernel Holding Moat Score?

Kernel Holding WAR:KER -0.61% 63 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:KER with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of zł13.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 317 Retail - Defensive companies, Kernel Holding ranks better than 84.23% on this metric.

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

Kernel Holding has Narrow Moat: Kernel Holding SA benefits from economies of scale and a strong distribution network in the agribusiness sector. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong pricing power or unique intellectual property.

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 Kernel Holding might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Kernel Holding  (WAR:KER) 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

Kernel Holding Moat Score Related Terms

WAR:KER vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Kernel Holding'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.

Kernel Holding Moat Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Kernel Holding (WAR:KER) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 06, 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, Kernel Holding ranks #50 out of 317 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Kernel Holding's Moat Score too high?
Kernel Holding's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Kernel Holding ranks #50 out of 317 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kernel Holding has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kernel Holding's Moat Score compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kernel Holding ranks #50 out of 317 companies for Moat Score. This places Kernel Holding in the top 16% 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. Kernel Holding'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 Kernel Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kernel Holding (WAR:KER) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł13.20, compared to a current price of zł19.50 — trading 47.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Kernel Holding's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Kernel Holding (WAR:KER), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 06, 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 Kernel Holding (WAR:KER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kernel Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł19.50 is trading 47.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł13.20. GuruFocus considers Kernel Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:KER:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: zł13.20 vs. price of zł19.50 (47.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Kernel Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges KARNF:USA0KE:Germany
Address 3 Tarasa Shevchenka Lane, Kyiv, UKR, 01001
Kernel Holding SA is an investment holding company. The company's segment includes Oilseed Processing; Infrastructure and Trading and Farming. It generates maximum revenue from the Infrastructure and Trading segment. The Infrastructure and Trading segment includes sourcing and merchandising of wholesale edible oils, grain, provision of silo services, grain handling and transshipment services.
63GF Score

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