BT Group (CHIX:BTL) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


CHIX:BTL BT Group PLC CHIX:BTL
64 GF Score
Price £1.96
GF Value £1.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is BT Group Moat Score?

BT Group CHIX:BTL +1.29% 64 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BTL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 389 Telecommunication Services companies, BT Group ranks better than 95.37% on this metric.

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

BT Group has Narrow Moat: BT Group PLC has a strong narrow moat due to its significant market share in the UK telecom sector, supported by regulatory barriers and a robust distribution network. However, intense competition limits its pricing power and customer switching costs.

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

BT Group  (CHIX:BTl) 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

BT Group Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:BTL vs TMUS, VZ, T: Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, BT Group'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.

BT Group Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, BT Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
BT Group (CHIX:BTL) 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, BT Group ranks #18 out of 389 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 4.6%.
Is BT Group's Moat Score too high?
BT Group's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, BT Group ranks #18 out of 389 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BT Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BT Group's Moat Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, BT Group ranks #18 out of 389 companies for Moat Score. This places BT Group in the top 5% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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. BT Group'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 BT Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BT Group (CHIX:BTL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.37, compared to a current price of £1.96 — trading 42.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. BT Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 BT Group (CHIX:BTL), 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 BT Group (CHIX:BTL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BT Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.96 is trading 42.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.37. GuruFocus considers BT Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BTL:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: £1.37 vs. price of £1.96 (42.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

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

BT Group Business Description

Other Exchanges BTGOF:USABT.A:UKBTQ:Germany
Address 1 Braham Street, London, GBR, E1 8EE
BT Group is the incumbent telecommunications operator in the UK. BT is the owner of Openreach, the largest fixed-line network in the country. Openreach operates as a separate entity due to regulatory requirements, but is still 100% owned by BT. Openreach has accelerated its fiber investments and expects to have 90% of the UK covered with FTTH by 2026. In the consumer division, BT has approximately 30% market share in broadband and mobile services. The enterprise segment serves large corporations, while the global services division provides communications consultancy services.
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