FTI Consulting (FRA:FCQ) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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FRA:FCQ FTI Consulting Inc FRA:FCQ
84 GF Score
Price €141.00
GF Value €216.03
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What is FTI Consulting Moat Score?

FTI Consulting FRA:FCQ +4.44% 84 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:FCQ with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €216.03. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,092 Business Services companies, FTI Consulting ranks better than 95.97% on this metric.

FTI Consulting has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

FTI Consulting has Narrow Moat: FTI Consulting Inc has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand and expertise in consulting services. While it benefits from customer loyalty and some pricing power, it lacks significant network effects or proprietary technology to warrant a 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 FTI Consulting might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

FTI Consulting  (FRA:FCQ) 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

FTI Consulting Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:FCQ vs BAH, HURN, ICFI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, FTI Consulting'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.

FTI Consulting Moat Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, FTI Consulting's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where FTI Consulting'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?
FTI Consulting (FRA:FCQ) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 25, 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, FTI Consulting ranks #44 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is FTI Consulting's Moat Score too high?
FTI Consulting's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, FTI Consulting ranks #44 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FTI Consulting has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FTI Consulting's Moat Score compare to BAH and HURN?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, FTI Consulting ranks #44 out of 1092 companies for Moat Score. This places FTI Consulting 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 Business Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Business Services 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. FTI Consulting'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 FTI Consulting stock overvalued right now?
FTI Consulting (FRA:FCQ) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is €216.03, compared to a current price of €141.00 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. FTI Consulting's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 FTI Consulting (FRA:FCQ), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 25, 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 FTI Consulting (FRA:FCQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTI Consulting stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €141.00 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €216.03.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FCQ:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €216.03 vs. price of €141.00 (34.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs

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

FTI Consulting Business Description

Other Exchanges FCN:USA
Address 555 12th Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC, USA, 20004
FTI Consulting Inc is a firm that generates its sales by providing professional business advisory services to customers. The company operates through five segments, namely corporate finance, forensic and litigation consulting, economic consulting, technology, and strategic communications. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Corporate finance segment. Customers of the company come from a wide array of sectors, including construction, energy and power, environmental, financial institutions, healthcare and life science, insurance, real estate and infrastructure, retail and consumer products, telecom, media, and technology. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from serving customers in the United States.
84GF Score

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