BLX (Bladex) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


BLX Bladex Inc BLX
71 GF Score
Price $61.61
GF Value $42.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Bladex Moat Score?

Bladex BLX -0.95% 71 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates BLX with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,613 Banks companies, Bladex ranks better than 97.83% on this metric.

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

Bladex has Narrow Moat: Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA has a strong narrow moat due to its established market position in Latin American trade finance. It benefits from regulatory expertise and a robust distribution network, but faces competition that limits its pricing power.

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

Bladex  (NYSE:BLX) 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

Bladex Moat Score Related Terms

BLX vs HAPN, BANR, MBIN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Bladex'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.

Bladex Moat Score vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bladex's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Bladex (BLX) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 30, 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, Bladex ranks #35 out of 1613 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is Bladex's Moat Score too high?
Bladex's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Bladex ranks #35 out of 1613 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bladex has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bladex's Moat Score compare to HAPN and BANR?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bladex ranks #35 out of 1613 companies for Moat Score. This places Bladex 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 Banks company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Banks 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. Bladex'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 Bladex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bladex (BLX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.67, compared to a current price of $61.61 — trading 44.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Bladex's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 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 Bladex (BLX), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 30, 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 Bladex (BLX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bladex stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $61.61 is trading 44.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $42.67. GuruFocus considers Bladex to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BLX:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $42.67 vs. price of $61.61 (44.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Bladex Business Description

Other Exchanges BLX1N:MexicoD8Q:Germany
Address Avenida La Rotonda, P.O. Box 0819-08730, Torre V, Business Park, Urb. Costa del Este, Panama, PAN
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA provides financial solutions to financial institutions, companies, and investors doing business in Latin America, supporting trade and regional integration. The Bank provides foreign trade solutions to a select client base of American financial institutions and corporations and has developed a network of correspondent banking institutions with access to the international capital markets. It has two business segments: the Commercial Business Segment and the Treasury Business Segment. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Commercial Business segment.
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