Asbury Automotive Group (FRA:AWG) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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FRA:AWG Asbury Automotive Group Inc FRA:AWG
89 GF Score
Price €190.00
GF Value €240.97
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What is Asbury Automotive Group Moat Score?

Asbury Automotive Group FRA:AWG +2.70% 89 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AWG with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €240.97. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,312 Vehicles & Parts companies, Asbury Automotive Group ranks better than 94.51% on this metric.

Asbury Automotive Group has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Asbury Automotive Group has Narrow Moat: Asbury Automotive Group has a solid position in the automotive retail sector with some economies of scale and a strong distribution network. However, it lacks significant brand strength, intellectual property, or regulatory barriers to elevate it to a wide moat status.

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 Asbury Automotive Group might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Asbury Automotive Group  (FRA:AWG) 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

Asbury Automotive Group Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:AWG vs GPI, OPLN, CARG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Asbury Automotive Group'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.

Asbury Automotive Group Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Asbury Automotive Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Asbury Automotive Group's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Asbury Automotive Group (FRA:AWG) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 19, 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, Asbury Automotive Group ranks #72 out of 1312 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is Asbury Automotive Group's Moat Score too high?
Asbury Automotive Group's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Asbury Automotive Group ranks #72 out of 1312 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Asbury Automotive Group has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asbury Automotive Group's Moat Score compare to GPI and OPLN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Asbury Automotive Group ranks #72 out of 1312 companies for Moat Score. This places Asbury Automotive Group in the top 6% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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. Asbury Automotive Group'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 Asbury Automotive Group stock overvalued right now?
Asbury Automotive Group (FRA:AWG) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is €240.97, compared to a current price of €190.00 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Asbury Automotive Group's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Asbury Automotive Group (FRA:AWG), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 19, 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 Asbury Automotive Group (FRA:AWG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asbury Automotive Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €190.00 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €240.97.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AWG:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €240.97 vs. price of €190.00 (21.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Asbury Automotive Group Business Description

Other Exchanges ABG:USA
Address 6655 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30328
Asbury Automotive Group is a regional collection of automobile dealerships that went public in March 2002. The company operates 158 new-vehicle stores and 37 collision centers. Over 70% of new-vehicle revenue is from luxury and import brands. Asbury also offers third-party financing and insurance products and its own F&I products via Total Care Auto. Asbury operates in 14 states (mostly in Rocky Mountain states, Texas, the Northeast, and Southeast). Asbury store brands include Herb Chambers in the Northeast, McDavid and Park Place in Texas, Koons in the Washington, D.C. area, and the Larry H. Miller brand in the Western US. Asbury generated about $18 billion of revenue in 2025 and is based in the Atlanta area. The firm targets at least $30 billion of revenue sometime around 2030.
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