National CineMedia (FRA:XWM0) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 10, 2026)


FRA:XWM0 National CineMedia Inc FRA:XWM0
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Price €3.34
GF Value €3.85
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What is National CineMedia Moat Score?

National CineMedia FRA:XWM0 +0.60% 60 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:XWM0 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.85. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,037 Media - Diversified companies, National CineMedia ranks better than 89.1% on this metric.

National CineMedia has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

National CineMedia has No Moat: National CineMedia Inc faces significant competition in the advertising space with limited market leadership. The company lacks strong network effects, customer switching costs, and valuable intellectual property. Its brand strength and customer loyalty are not sufficient to create a durable competitive advantage.

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 National CineMedia might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

National CineMedia  (FRA:XWM0) 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

National CineMedia Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:XWM0 vs NEXN, TC, TSQ: Moat Score Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, National CineMedia'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.

National CineMedia Moat Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, National CineMedia's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National CineMedia's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
National CineMedia (FRA:XWM0) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 10, 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, National CineMedia ranks #113 out of 1037 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is National CineMedia's Moat Score too high?
National CineMedia's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, National CineMedia ranks #113 out of 1037 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National CineMedia has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National CineMedia's Moat Score compare to NEXN and TC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, National CineMedia ranks #113 out of 1037 companies for Moat Score. This places National CineMedia in the top 11% 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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. National CineMedia's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National CineMedia stock overvalued right now?
National CineMedia (FRA:XWM0) has a current Moat Score of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.85, compared to a current price of €3.34 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. National CineMedia's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 National CineMedia (FRA:XWM0), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 10, 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 National CineMedia (FRA:XWM0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National CineMedia stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.34 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.85.

Key valuation signals for FRA:XWM0:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €3.85 vs. price of €3.34 (13.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:XWM0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

National CineMedia Business Description

Other Exchanges NCMI:USA
Address 6300 South Syracuse Way, Suite 300, Centennial, CO, USA, 80111
National CineMedia Inc is a cinema advertising platform in the U.S. It derives revenue from the sale of advertising to national, regional and local businesses through The Noovie Show and the CineLife Show, the cinema advertising and entertainment show seen on movie screens across the U.S., on LEN, a series of strategically-placed screens located in movie theater lobbies, as well as other forms of advertising and promotions in theater lobbies.
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