Bawag Group AG (CHIX:BGV) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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CHIX:BGV Bawag Group AG CHIX:BGV
74 GF Score
Price €178.20
GF Value €102.10
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Bawag Group AG Moat Score?

Bawag Group AG CHIX:BGV 74 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BGV with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €102.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,610 Banks companies, Bawag Group AG ranks better than 94.04% on this metric.

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

Bawag Group AG has Narrow Moat: BAWAY has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand and customer loyalty in the banking sector. It benefits from economies of scale and regulatory barriers, but lacks the pricing power and innovation to achieve a wide moat.

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 Bawag Group AG might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Bawag Group AG  (CHIX:BGv) 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

Bawag Group AG Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:BGV vs PNC, USB: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Bawag Group AG'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.

Bawag Group AG Moat Score vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Bawag Group AG's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Bawag Group AG (CHIX:BGV) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 15, 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, Bawag Group AG ranks #96 out of 1610 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Bawag Group AG's Moat Score too high?
Bawag Group AG's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Bawag Group AG ranks #96 out of 1610 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bawag Group AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bawag Group AG's Moat Score compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bawag Group AG ranks #96 out of 1610 companies for Moat Score. This places Bawag Group AG in the top 6% 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. Bawag Group AG'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 Bawag Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bawag Group AG (CHIX:BGV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €102.10, compared to a current price of €178.20 — trading 74.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Bawag Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Bawag Group AG (CHIX:BGV), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 15, 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 Bawag Group AG (CHIX:BGV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bawag Group AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €178.20 is trading 74.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €102.10. GuruFocus considers Bawag Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BGV:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €102.10 vs. price of €178.20 (74.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Bawag Group AG Business Description

Address Wiedner Gurtel 11, Vienna, AUT, 1100
Bawag Group AG provides banking and financial products and services. The company serves retail, small business, and corporate customers offering comprehensive savings, payment, lending, leasing, investment, building society, and insurance products and services through various online and offline channels. The operating business segments of the company are Retail & SME, Corporates, Real Estate & Public Sector, Treasury and Corporate Center. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Retail& SME segment.
74GF Score

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