Shepherd Neame (FRA:43Y) GF Value Rank: 8 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:43Y Shepherd Neame Ltd FRA:43Y
75 GF Score
Price €5.50
GF Value €7.33
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Shepherd Neame GF Value Rank?

Shepherd Neame FRA:43Y +0.92% 75 GF Value Rank is 8 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:43Y with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Shepherd Neame has the GF Value Rank of 8.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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Shepherd Neame GF Value Rank Related Terms

FRA:43Y vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Shepherd Neame's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.

Shepherd Neame GF Value Rank vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shepherd Neame's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shepherd Neame's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 8 mean?
Shepherd Neame (FRA:43Y) has a GF Value Rank of 8 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Shepherd Neame and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Shepherd Neame's GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is Shepherd Neame's GF Value Rank too high?
Shepherd Neame's current GF Value Rank of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Shepherd Neame has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shepherd Neame's GF Value Rank compare to MCD and SBUX?
Shepherd Neame's GF Value Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. Historically, Shepherd Neame's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Restaurants company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Shepherd Neame and its competitors. Shepherd Neame's current GF Value Rank is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shepherd Neame stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shepherd Neame (FRA:43Y) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.33, compared to a current price of €5.50 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Shepherd Neame's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Shepherd Neame (FRA:43Y), the current GF Value Rank is 8 as of Aug. 12, 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 Shepherd Neame (FRA:43Y) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shepherd Neame stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €5.50 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.33. GuruFocus considers Shepherd Neame to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:43Y:

  • GF Value Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: €7.33 vs. price of €5.50 (25% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:43Y stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Shepherd Neame Business Description

Other Exchanges SHEP:UK
Address 17 Court Street, Faversham, Kent, GBR, ME13 7AX
Shepherd Neame Ltd brews and packages beer, wholesales and retails beer, cider, wines, spirits, and minerals, owns property and public houses, and provides hotel management services. Its segments are Brewing and Brands, Retail Pubs and Hotels, and Tenanted Pubs, with the majority of revenue coming from Retail Pubs and Hotels. The company brews and distributes its own beers, including Spitfire, Bishops Finger, Whitstable Bay, Bear Island, Creekside IPA, First Drop Session IPA, and Iron Wharf Stout. It also brews licensed international lagers like Singha. The company operates in the UK and internationally, with the majority of revenue coming from the UK.
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