Millicom International Cellular (FRA:M4M1) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 22, 2026)

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FRA:M4M1 Millicom International Cellular SA FRA:M4M1
59 GF Score
Price €77.00
GF Value €30.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Millicom International Cellular Moat Score?

Millicom International Cellular FRA:M4M1 +1.99% 59 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:M4M1 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 387 Telecommunication Services companies, Millicom International Cellular ranks better than 85.79% on this metric.

Millicom International Cellular has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Millicom International Cellular has Narrow Moat: Millicom has a solid narrow moat due to its established presence in Latin America, brand strength, and some regulatory barriers. However, it faces competition and lacks significant network effects or cost advantages.

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 Millicom International Cellular might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Millicom International Cellular  (FRA:M4M1) 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

Millicom International Cellular Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:M4M1 vs CHTR, GSAT, LUMN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Millicom International Cellular'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.

Millicom International Cellular Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Millicom International Cellular's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Millicom International Cellular's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Millicom International Cellular (FRA:M4M1) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 22, 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, Millicom International Cellular ranks #55 out of 387 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Millicom International Cellular's Moat Score too high?
Millicom International Cellular's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Millicom International Cellular ranks #55 out of 387 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Millicom International Cellular has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Millicom International Cellular's Moat Score compare to CHTR and GSAT?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Millicom International Cellular ranks #55 out of 387 companies for Moat Score. This places Millicom International Cellular in the top 14% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Telecommunication 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. Millicom International Cellular'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 Millicom International Cellular stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Millicom International Cellular (FRA:M4M1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.64, compared to a current price of €77.00 — trading 151.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Millicom International Cellular's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 10 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 Millicom International Cellular (FRA:M4M1), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 22, 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 Millicom International Cellular (FRA:M4M1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Millicom International Cellular stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €77.00 is trading 151.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.64. GuruFocus considers Millicom International Cellular to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:M4M1:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €30.64 vs. price of €77.00 (151.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:M4M1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Millicom International Cellular Business Description

Other Exchanges TIGO:USAM4M1:Germany
Address 8400 NW 36th Street, Suite 530, Doral, FL, USA, 33166
Millicom offers wireless and fixed-line telecom services primarily in smaller, less developed countries in Latin America. Countries served include Bolivia, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador, Guatemala, Paraguay, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay, and Honduras (67% but not controlled or consolidated in the firm's financial statements). The firm's wireless networks cover about 145 million people, serving nearly 60 million customers. Its fixed-line networks reach 22 million homes, serving about 5.6 million broadband customers. Increasingly, Millicom offers converged packages that include broadband with wireless services. The firm also formed a joint venture to acquire Telefónica's operations in Chile.
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