Coty (BSP:COTY34) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


BSP:COTY34 Coty Inc BSP:COTY34
34 GF Score
Price R$5.72
GF Value R$17.09
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Coty Moat Score?

Coty BSP:COTY34 +5.93% 34 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:COTY34 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of R$17.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,055 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Coty ranks better than 96.2% on this metric.

Coty has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Coty has Narrow Moat: Coty Inc has a solid narrow moat driven by strong brand strength and customer loyalty in the beauty industry. Its extensive distribution network and economies of scale support its competitive position, but intense competition 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 Coty might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Coty  (BSP:COTY34) 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

Coty Moat Score Related Terms

BSP:COTY34 vs SPB, EPC, NWL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Coty'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.

Coty Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Coty's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Coty (BSP:COTY34) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 12, 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, Coty ranks #78 out of 2055 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Coty's Moat Score too high?
Coty's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Coty ranks #78 out of 2055 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Coty has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coty's Moat Score compare to SPB and EPC?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Coty ranks #78 out of 2055 companies for Moat Score. This places Coty in the top 4% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Coty's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coty stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coty (BSP:COTY34) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$17.09, compared to a current price of R$5.72 — trading 66.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Coty's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Coty (BSP:COTY34), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 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 Coty (BSP:COTY34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coty stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$5.72 is trading 66.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$17.09. GuruFocus considers Coty to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:COTY34:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: R$17.09 vs. price of R$5.72 (66.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:COTY34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Coty Business Description

Address 350 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10118
Coty is a global beauty maker that generates 65% of sales from prestige beauty products (primarily fragrances) and 35% from mass makeup, skin care, and fragrance. For the fragrance business, Coty licenses luxury and high-end brands including Gucci, Burberry, Hugo Boss, Davidoff, and Calvin Klein. In contrast, its consumer cosmetics business focuses on acquired mass brands such as CoverGirl, Max Factor, Rimmel, Sally Hansen, and Bourjois. It also collaborates with social media celebrity Kylie Jenner to manage makeup products bearing her name. By region, Coty generates close to 48% of sales from Europe, 40% from the Americas, and 12% from Asia-Pacific. German investment firm JAB is a controlling shareholder, with a 54% stake.
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