Stagwell (FRA:6IY) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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FRA:6IY Stagwell Inc FRA:6IY
69 GF Score
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GF Value €3.30
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What is Stagwell Moat Score?

Stagwell FRA:6IY -0.76% 69 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:6IY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.30. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,036 Media - Diversified companies, Stagwell ranks better than 93.53% on this metric.

Stagwell has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Stagwell has Narrow Moat: Stagwell Inc has a discernible but modest moat in the marketing and advertising industry. It benefits from some brand recognition and customer relationships, but lacks significant economies of scale or proprietary technology to strengthen its position.

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 Stagwell might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Stagwell  (FRA:6IY) 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

Stagwell Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:6IY vs DV, ZD, CCO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Stagwell'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.

Stagwell Moat Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Stagwell (FRA:6IY) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 17, 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, Stagwell ranks #67 out of 1036 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Stagwell's Moat Score too high?
Stagwell's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Stagwell ranks #67 out of 1036 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Stagwell has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stagwell's Moat Score compare to DV and ZD?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Stagwell ranks #67 out of 1036 companies for Moat Score. This places Stagwell in the top 7% 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. Stagwell's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stagwell stock overvalued right now?
Stagwell (FRA:6IY) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.30, compared to a current price of €6.50 — trading 97% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Stagwell's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 10 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 Stagwell (FRA:6IY), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 17, 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 Stagwell (FRA:6IY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stagwell stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.50 is trading 97% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.30.

Key valuation signals for FRA:6IY:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €3.30 vs. price of €6.50 (97% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6IY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Stagwell Business Description

Other Exchanges STGW:USA
Address One World Trade Center, Floor 65, New York, NY, USA, 10007
Stagwell Inc is a challenger network using AI to deliver marketing and advertising solutions to its clients. It operates in five reportable segments: Marketing Services, Digital Transformation, Media and Commerce, Communications, and The Marketing Cloud. Maximum revenue is generated from the Marketing Services segment, which offers social media solutions, designs breakthrough brand campaigns, and creates immersive experiential marketing programs and social engagement strategies, helping clients connect with audiences across digital platforms. The various brands operating under this segment include 72 and Sunny, Anomaly, NRG, Harris Insights, TEAM, and Movers & Shaker. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by the UK and other countries.
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