Ardagh Metal Packaging (FRA:7JZ) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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FRA:7JZ Ardagh Metal Packaging SA FRA:7JZ
61 GF Score
Price €4.16
GF Value €4.07
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ardagh Metal Packaging Moat Score?

Ardagh Metal Packaging FRA:7JZ +6.12% 61 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:7JZ with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 420 Packaging & Containers companies, Ardagh Metal Packaging ranks better than 96.43% on this metric.

Ardagh Metal Packaging has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Ardagh Metal Packaging has Narrow Moat: Ardagh Metal Packaging has a solid narrow moat due to economies of scale and a strong distribution network. However, it faces competition and lacks significant customer switching costs or brand strength to elevate its 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 Ardagh Metal Packaging might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Ardagh Metal Packaging  (FRA:7JZ) 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

Ardagh Metal Packaging Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:7JZ vs GPK, GEF, TRS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Ardagh Metal Packaging'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.

Ardagh Metal Packaging Moat Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ardagh Metal Packaging's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ardagh Metal Packaging's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Ardagh Metal Packaging (FRA:7JZ) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 14, 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, Ardagh Metal Packaging ranks #15 out of 420 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is Ardagh Metal Packaging's Moat Score too high?
Ardagh Metal Packaging's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Ardagh Metal Packaging ranks #15 out of 420 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ardagh Metal Packaging has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ardagh Metal Packaging's Moat Score compare to GPK and GEF?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Ardagh Metal Packaging ranks #15 out of 420 companies for Moat Score. This places Ardagh Metal Packaging in the top 4% 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Packaging & Containers 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. Ardagh Metal Packaging'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 Ardagh Metal Packaging stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ardagh Metal Packaging (FRA:7JZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.07, compared to a current price of €4.16 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Ardagh Metal Packaging's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 9 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 Ardagh Metal Packaging (FRA:7JZ), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 14, 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 Ardagh Metal Packaging (FRA:7JZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ardagh Metal Packaging stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.16 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.07. GuruFocus considers Ardagh Metal Packaging to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:7JZ:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €4.07 vs. price of €4.16 (2.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7JZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ardagh Metal Packaging Business Description

Other Exchanges AMBP:USA
Address 56, Rue Charles Martel, Luxembourg, LUX, L-2134
Ardagh Metal Packaging SA is a supplier of infinitely recyclable, sustainable, metal beverage cans and ends to brand owners. The company deals with multiple categories of products including beer, carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks, hard seltzers, juices, pre-mixed cocktails, teas, sparkling waters, and wine. The geographical segments of the company includes Europe and the Americas. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
61GF Score

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