Penske Automotive Group (FRA:UA9) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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FRA:UA9 Penske Automotive Group Inc FRA:UA9
86 GF Score
Price €176.00
GF Value €145.25
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What is Penske Automotive Group Moat Score?

Penske Automotive Group FRA:UA9 -1.12% 86 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:UA9 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €145.25. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,312 Vehicles & Parts companies, Penske Automotive Group ranks better than 98.55% on this metric.

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

Penske Automotive Group has Narrow Moat: Penske Automotive Group has a strong narrow moat with a robust distribution network and brand strength. It benefits from economies of scale and customer loyalty in the automotive retail sector, but intense competition limits its pricing power and market dominance.

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 Penske Automotive Group might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Penske Automotive Group  (FRA:UA9) 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

Penske Automotive Group Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:UA9 vs ALTB, KMX, LAD: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Penske Automotive 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.

Penske Automotive Group Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Penske Automotive Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Penske Automotive Group (FRA:UA9) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 20, 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, Penske Automotive Group ranks #19 out of 1312 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is Penske Automotive Group's Moat Score too high?
Penske Automotive Group's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Penske Automotive Group ranks #19 out of 1312 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Penske Automotive Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Penske Automotive Group's Moat Score compare to ALTB and KMX?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Penske Automotive Group ranks #19 out of 1312 companies for Moat Score. This places Penske Automotive Group 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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. Penske Automotive 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 Penske Automotive Group stock overvalued right now?
Penske Automotive Group (FRA:UA9) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is €145.25, compared to a current price of €176.00 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Penske Automotive Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 9 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 Penske Automotive Group (FRA:UA9), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 20, 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 Penske Automotive Group (FRA:UA9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Penske Automotive Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €176.00 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €145.25.

Key valuation signals for FRA:UA9:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €145.25 vs. price of €176.00 (21.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:UA9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Penske Automotive Group Business Description

Other Exchanges PAG:USAUA9:Germany
Address 2555 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA, 48302-0954
Penske Automotive Group operates in 19 US states and overseas. It has about 150 US and Puerto Rico light-vehicle stores as well as 217 franchised dealerships overseas, primarily in the United Kingdom but also in Australia, Germany, Italy, and Japan. The company is the third-largest US publicly traded dealership in terms of light-vehicle revenue and sells more than 40 brands, with over 90% of retail automotive revenue coming from luxury and import names. Other segments are service and finance and insurance. The firm's Premier Truck Group owns 45 truck dealerships selling mostly Freightliner and Western Star brands, and Penske owns 15 used-vehicle stores, mostly in the US and UK under the CarShop (US) and Sytner Select (UK) brands. Penske is based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
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