Intertek Group (FRA:IT1) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


FRA:IT1 Intertek Group PLC FRA:IT1
81 GF Score
Price €67.90
GF Value €58.05
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Intertek Group Moat Score?

Intertek Group FRA:IT1 +0.22% 81 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:IT1 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €58.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,092 Business Services companies, Intertek Group ranks better than 98.44% on this metric.

Intertek Group has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Intertek Group has Narrow Moat: Intertek Group PLC has a strong narrow moat due to its established market position in testing and certification services. The company benefits from brand strength, customer loyalty, and some pricing power, but lacks the breadth for 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 Intertek Group might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Intertek Group  (FRA:IT1) 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

Intertek Group Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:IT1 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Intertek 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.

Intertek Group Moat Score vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Intertek Group (FRA:IT1) has a Moat Score of 6 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, Intertek Group ranks #17 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 1.6%.
Is Intertek Group's Moat Score too high?
Intertek Group's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Intertek Group ranks #17 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Intertek Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intertek Group's Moat Score compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Intertek Group ranks #17 out of 1092 companies for Moat Score. This places Intertek Group in the top 2% 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. Intertek Group's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intertek Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intertek Group (FRA:IT1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €58.05, compared to a current price of €67.90 — trading 17% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Intertek Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Intertek Group (FRA:IT1), the current Moat Score is 6 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 Intertek Group (FRA:IT1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intertek Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €67.90 is trading 17% above its estimated GF Value™ of €58.05. GuruFocus considers Intertek Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:IT1:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €58.05 vs. price of €67.90 (17% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IT1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Intertek Group Business Description

Address 33 Cavendish Square, London, GBR, W1G 0PS
Intertek is one of the largest and oldest companies in the testing, inspection, and certification industry. Its primary activities include testing products and materials, inspecting sites/industrial equipment, and certifying products and systems to ensure compliance with global/company standards. Intertek is one of only three TIC companies operating globally across multiple industries. The firm was listed in 2002 following Charterhouse's divestment. It employs over 40,000 people worldwide.
81GF Score

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