BGC Group (FRA:ESD) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


FRA:ESD BGC Group Inc FRA:ESD
61 GF Score
Price €9.40
GF Value €10.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is BGC Group Moat Score?

BGC Group FRA:ESD +0.53% 61 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:ESD with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 839 Capital Markets companies, BGC Group ranks better than 92.73% on this metric.

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

BGC Group has Narrow Moat: BGC Group Inc has a discernible moat due to its established presence in financial services and some customer switching costs. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong brand differentiation or regulatory barriers, resulting in a modest narrow 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 BGC Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

BGC Group  (FRA:ESD) 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

BGC Group Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:ESD vs MARA, GLXY, VIRT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, BGC 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.

BGC Group Moat Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, BGC Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
BGC Group (FRA:ESD) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 06, 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, BGC Group ranks #61 out of 839 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is BGC Group's Moat Score too high?
BGC Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, BGC Group ranks #61 out of 839 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BGC Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BGC Group's Moat Score compare to MARA and GLXY?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, BGC Group ranks #61 out of 839 companies for Moat Score. This places BGC Group 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Capital Markets 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. BGC Group'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 BGC Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BGC Group (FRA:ESD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.96, compared to a current price of €9.40 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. BGC Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 BGC Group (FRA:ESD), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 06, 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 BGC Group (FRA:ESD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BGC Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.40 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.96. GuruFocus considers BGC Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ESD:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €10.96 vs. price of €9.40 (14.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs

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

BGC Group Business Description

Other Exchanges BGC:USA
Address 499 Park Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10022
BGC Group Inc is a brokerage and financial technology company that serves financial markets, energy, and commodities markets. Its service and product offerings include brokerage for a wide range of financial products, including fixed income, equities, commodities, derivatives, and real estate, software solutions for trading platforms, clearing, trade execution, and other back-office services. Its clients mostly include banks, financial institutions, and corporate clients. BGC operates in one reportable segment, which is providing brokerage services. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), followed by the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region.
61GF Score

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