AGF Management (FRA:A3J) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Sep. 01, 2026)

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FRA:A3J AGF Management Ltd FRA:A3J
68 GF Score
Price €13.70
GF Value €7.97
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is AGF Management Moat Score?

AGF Management FRA:A3J -1.44% 68 Moat Score is 3 as of Sep. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:A3J with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,687 Asset Management companies, AGF Management ranks better than 90.52% on this metric.

AGF Management has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

AGF Management has No Moat: AGF Management has very weak advantages in the asset management industry, facing intense competition and low customer switching costs. It lacks significant brand strength or proprietary technology to establish a durable 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 AGF Management might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

AGF Management  (FRA:A3J) 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

AGF Management Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:A3J vs BLK, BX, KKR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, AGF Management'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.

AGF Management Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, AGF Management's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
AGF Management (FRA:A3J) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Sep. 01, 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, AGF Management ranks #160 out of 1687 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is AGF Management's Moat Score too high?
AGF Management's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, AGF Management ranks #160 out of 1687 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AGF Management has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AGF Management's Moat Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, AGF Management ranks #160 out of 1687 companies for Moat Score. This places AGF Management in the top 10% 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Asset Management 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. AGF Management's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AGF Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AGF Management (FRA:A3J) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.97, compared to a current price of €13.70 — trading 71.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. AGF Management's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 AGF Management (FRA:A3J), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Sep. 01, 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 AGF Management (FRA:A3J) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AGF Management stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.70 is trading 71.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.97. GuruFocus considers AGF Management to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:A3J:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €7.97 vs. price of €13.70 (71.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:A3J stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

AGF Management Business Description

Other Exchanges AGFMF:USAAGF.B:Canada
Address 81 Bay Street, Suite 3900, CIBC SQUARE, Tower One, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 0G1
AGF Management is a Canadian-based independent asset manager. As of November 2025, the firm had CAD 60.4 billion in total assets under management with CAD 35.0 billion in retail mutual funds, CAD 9.5 billion in high net-worth private wealth, and the remaining in institutional, ETF, and private assets. AGF Management's funds are weighted toward equities with roughly three-quarters of the firm's retail AUM tied to equities.
68GF Score

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