Clarivate (FRA:16A) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


FRA:16A Clarivate PLC FRA:16A
42 GF Score
Price €1.90
GF Value €4.39
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Clarivate Moat Score?

Clarivate FRA:16A +1.94% 42 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:16A with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,835 Software companies, Clarivate ranks better than 97.88% on this metric.

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

Clarivate has Narrow Moat: Clarivate PLC has a strong narrow moat with significant customer switching costs and valuable intellectual property. Its market leadership in information services is notable, but it lacks the scale for 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 Clarivate might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Clarivate  (FRA:16A) 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

Clarivate Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:16A vs SHAZ, GLOB, DXC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Clarivate'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.

Clarivate Moat Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Clarivate's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Clarivate (FRA:16A) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 11, 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, Clarivate ranks #60 out of 2835 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is Clarivate's Moat Score too high?
Clarivate's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Clarivate ranks #60 out of 2835 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clarivate has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clarivate's Moat Score compare to SHAZ and GLOB?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Clarivate ranks #60 out of 2835 companies for Moat Score. This places Clarivate 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 Software company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Software 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. Clarivate'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 Clarivate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clarivate (FRA:16A) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.39, compared to a current price of €1.90 — trading 56.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Clarivate's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Clarivate (FRA:16A), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 11, 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 Clarivate (FRA:16A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clarivate stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.90 is trading 56.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.39. GuruFocus considers Clarivate to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:16A:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €4.39 vs. price of €1.90 (56.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:16A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Clarivate Business Description

Other Exchanges CLVT:USA
Address 70 Street Mary Axe, London, GBR, EC3A 8BE
Clarivate is a data, information, and software workflow solutions company serving customers primarily in academia, government, law, life sciences, and healthcare. The company was formerly part of Thomson Reuters before being sold to private equity as an independent company in 2016. In 2019, Clarivate went public on the New York Stock Exchange. Around half of the company's revenue is generated in the Americas, while Europe, Middle East, and Africa account for around a quarter.
42GF Score

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