Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XSWX:AD Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV XSWX:AD
88 GF Score
Price CHF32.33
GF Value CHF27.58
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Moat Score?

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV XSWX:AD 88 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AD with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF27.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 317 Retail - Defensive companies, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks better than 96.85% on this metric.

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

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV has Narrow Moat: Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV has a strong narrow moat due to its market leadership in grocery retail, strong brand, and economies of scale. However, it faces intense competition, limiting its pricing power and customer loyalty.

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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV  (XSWX:AD) 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

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:AD vs KR, SFM, ACI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV'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.

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Moat Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 25, 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, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #10 out of 317 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Moat Score too high?
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #10 out of 317 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Moat Score compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #10 out of 317 companies for Moat Score. This places Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV in the top 3% 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. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV'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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF27.58, compared to a current price of CHF32.33 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 25, 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF32.33 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF27.58. GuruFocus considers Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:AD:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: CHF27.58 vs. price of CHF32.33 (17.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Business Description

Address Provincialeweg 11, Zaandam, NH, NLD, 1506 MA
Ahold Delhaize is the product of the July 2016 merger between Netherlands-based Ahold and Belgium's Delhaize, forming the seventh-largest grocer in the US and a top player in several parts of Europe. The US is its largest market, accounting for over 60% of group sales, and the network stretches from Maine to Georgia, including banners Stop & Shop, The Giant Company, Giant Food, Food Lion, and Hannaford. The Europe segment accounts for the rest of the revenue, with the firm operating in the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Romania, Serbia, and Luxembourg.
88GF Score

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