Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


CHIX:UMGA Universal Music Group NV CHIX:UMGA
75 GF Score
Price €18.72
GF Value €27.70
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Universal Music Group NV Moat Score?

Universal Music Group NV CHIX:UMGA 75 Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:UMGA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,036 Media - Diversified companies, Universal Music Group NV ranks better than 99.81% on this metric.

Universal Music Group NV has the Moat Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Universal Music Group NV has Wide Moat: Universal Music Group NV has a dominant market position with strong brand strength, valuable intellectual property, and significant network effects. Its extensive catalog and distribution network provide durable competitive advantages.

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 Universal Music Group NV might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Universal Music Group NV  (CHIX:UMGa) 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

Universal Music Group NV Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:UMGA vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Moat Score Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Universal Music Group NV'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.

Universal Music Group NV Moat Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Universal Music Group NV's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Universal Music Group NV's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 8 mean?
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) has a Moat Score of 8 as of Jul. 08, 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, Universal Music Group NV ranks #2 out of 1036 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Universal Music Group NV's Moat Score too high?
Universal Music Group NV's current Moat Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #2 out of 1036 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Universal Music Group NV has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Music Group NV's Moat Score compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #2 out of 1036 companies for Moat Score. This places Universal Music Group NV in the top 0% 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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. Universal Music Group NV'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 Universal Music Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.70, compared to a current price of €18.72 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 8. Universal Music Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA), the current Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 08, 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 Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €18.72 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.70. GuruFocus considers Universal Music Group NV to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:UMGA:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • GF Value™: €27.70 vs. price of €18.72 (32.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Universal Music Group NV Business Description

Address s-Gravelandseweg 80, Hilversum, NH, NLD, 1217 EW
Universal Music is the largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing more than a dozen record labels, including notable names like Interscope, Capital Music, Motown Records, and Def Jam. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Universal include Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, and Morgan Wallen. Most of Universal's remaining sales come from its publishing segment, which generates revenue for songwriters and composers, including some of Universal's recording artists as well as songwriters and composers who do not record music themselves or are attached to other labels. Universal's publishing group has nearly 4.5 million owned or administered titles in its catalog.
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