DBS Group Holdings (FRA:DEV) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


FRA:DEV DBS Group Holdings Ltd FRA:DEV
74 GF Score
Price €178.00
GF Value €114.75
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What is DBS Group Holdings Moat Score?

DBS Group Holdings FRA:DEV 74 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DEV with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €114.75. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,609 Banks companies, DBS Group Holdings ranks better than 99.38% on this metric.

DBS Group Holdings has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

DBS Group Holdings has Wide Moat: DBS Group Holdings Ltd benefits from strong brand strength, significant regulatory barriers, and a superior distribution network. Its market leadership in the banking sector and durable cost advantages through economies of scale support its 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 DBS Group Holdings might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

DBS Group Holdings  (FRA:DEV) 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

DBS Group Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:DEV vs PNC, USB: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, DBS Group Holdings'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.

DBS Group Holdings Moat Score vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, DBS Group Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DBS Group Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
DBS Group Holdings (FRA:DEV) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 26, 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, DBS Group Holdings ranks #10 out of 1609 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is DBS Group Holdings' Moat Score too high?
DBS Group Holdings' current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, DBS Group Holdings ranks #10 out of 1609 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DBS Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DBS Group Holdings' Moat Score compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, DBS Group Holdings ranks #10 out of 1609 companies for Moat Score. This places DBS Group Holdings in the top 1% 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 Banks company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Banks 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. DBS Group Holdings's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DBS Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
DBS Group Holdings (FRA:DEV) has a current Moat Score of 7. The stock's GF Value™ is €114.75, compared to a current price of €178.00 — trading 55.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. DBS Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 DBS Group Holdings (FRA:DEV), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 26, 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 DBS Group Holdings (FRA:DEV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DBS Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €178.00 is trading 55.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €114.75.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DEV:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: €114.75 vs. price of €178.00 (55.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 9 warning signs

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

DBS Group Holdings Business Description

Address 12 Marina Boulevard, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore, SGP, 018982
DBS Group is a Singapore-based banking group offering a full range of services to consumers, small to midsize enterprises, and corporations and institutions. Its main presence is in Singapore and Greater China. The acquisition of Lakshmi Vilas Bank has strengthened DBS' operations in India, and the acquisition of Citibank's Taiwan operation should bring additional growth in Greater China. DBS' wealth management division is one of the largest in Asia, with assets under management of SGD 492 billion as of March 2026.
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