BTAFF (British American Tobacco) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


BTAFF British American Tobacco PLC BTAFF
67 GF Score
Price $61.56
GF Value $38.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is British American Tobacco Moat Score?

British American Tobacco BTAFF -5.18% 67 Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates BTAFF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 54 Tobacco Products companies, British American Tobacco ranks better than 98.15% on this metric.

British American Tobacco has the Moat Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

British American Tobacco has Wide Moat: BTAFF has a robust wide moat due to strong brand loyalty, significant regulatory barriers, and pricing power in the tobacco industry, supported by economies of scale.

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 British American Tobacco might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

British American Tobacco  (OTCPK:BTAFF) 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

British American Tobacco Moat Score Related Terms

BTAFF vs PM, MO, TPB: Moat Score Comparison

For the Tobacco subindustry, British American Tobacco'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.

British American Tobacco Moat Score vs Tobacco Products Industry

For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, British American Tobacco's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where British American Tobacco's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 8 mean?
British American Tobacco (BTAFF) has a Moat Score of 8 as of Jul. 01, 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, British American Tobacco ranks #1 out of 54 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 1.9%.
Is British American Tobacco's Moat Score too high?
British American Tobacco's current Moat Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, British American Tobacco ranks #1 out of 54 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, British American Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does British American Tobacco's Moat Score compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, British American Tobacco ranks #1 out of 54 companies for Moat Score. This places British American Tobacco 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 Tobacco Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Tobacco Products 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. British American Tobacco's current Moat Score is 8. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is British American Tobacco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco (BTAFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.67, compared to a current price of $61.56 — trading 59.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 8. British American Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 British American Tobacco (BTAFF), the current Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 01, 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 British American Tobacco (BTAFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $61.56 is trading 59.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.67. GuruFocus considers British American Tobacco to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BTAFF:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • GF Value™: $38.67 vs. price of $61.56 (59.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

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

British American Tobacco Business Description

Address Globe House, 4 Temple Place, London, GBR, WC2R 2PG
The third-largest tobacco company by volume, British American Tobacco sold 465 billion cigarettes in 2025. Its leading brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans in cigarettes. Its ownership of the Camel, Natural American Spirit, and Newport brands are limited to the US. In next-generation products, the company has the Vuse brand in vaping, Glo in heated tobacco, and Velo in modern oral tobacco. The company also owns a 22.9% stake in ITC limited, the largest Indian cigarette company.
67GF Score

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