Northern Trust (FRA:NT4) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


FRA:NT4 Northern Trust Corp FRA:NT4
74 GF Score
Price €154.45
GF Value €103.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Northern Trust Moat Score?

Northern Trust FRA:NT4 +0.85% 74 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:NT4 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €103.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,699 Asset Management companies, Northern Trust ranks better than 99.47% on this metric.

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

Northern Trust has Narrow Moat: Northern Trust Corp has a strong narrow moat due to its solid market position in financial services, significant customer switching costs, and strong brand strength. It benefits from economies of scale and a robust distribution network, but lacks the regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses to qualify 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 Northern Trust might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Northern Trust  (FRA:NT4) 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

Northern Trust Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:NT4 vs RJF, ARES, TROW: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Northern Trust'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.

Northern Trust Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Northern Trust's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Northern Trust's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Northern Trust (FRA:NT4) 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, Northern Trust ranks #9 out of 1699 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is Northern Trust's Moat Score too high?
Northern Trust's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Trust ranks #9 out of 1699 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Northern Trust has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Trust's Moat Score compare to RJF and ARES?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Northern Trust ranks #9 out of 1699 companies for Moat Score. This places Northern Trust 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Asset Management 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. Northern Trust'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 Northern Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Trust (FRA:NT4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €103.42, compared to a current price of €154.45 — trading 49.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Northern Trust's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Northern Trust (FRA:NT4), 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 Northern Trust (FRA:NT4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €154.45 is trading 49.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €103.42. GuruFocus considers Northern Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NT4:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €103.42 vs. price of €154.45 (49.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NT4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Northern Trust Business Description

Address 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, IL, USA, 60603
Northern Trust is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking to corporations, institutions, affluent families, and individuals. Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust has offices in 20 states and Washington, D.C. as well as 23 locations in Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. As of December 2025, Northern Trust had assets under custody or administration of $18.7 trillion and assets under management of $1.8 trillion.
74GF Score

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