Barclays Bank (FRA:YIQG) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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FRA:YIQG Barclays Bank PLC FRA:YIQG
18 GF Score
Price $102.44
GF Value $129.07
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What is Barclays Bank Moat Score?

Barclays Bank FRA:YIQG +0.13% 18 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:YIQG with a GF Score™ of 18/100 and a GF Value™ of $129.07. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Barclays Bank has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Barclays Bank has Wide Moat: Barclays Bank PLC possesses a wide moat due to its significant market leadership, strong brand, and extensive regulatory barriers. The bank benefits from economies of scale, a superior distribution network, and strong pricing power, providing durable competitive 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 Barclays Bank might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Barclays Bank  (FRA:YIQG) 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

Barclays Bank Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:YIQG vs USB, PNC, TFC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Barclays Bank'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.

Barclays Bank Moat Score vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Barclays Bank's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Barclays Bank's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Barclays Bank (FRA:YIQG) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 17, 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.
Is Barclays Bank's Moat Score too high?
Barclays Bank's current Moat Score is 7. Overall, Barclays Bank has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barclays Bank's Moat Score compare to USB and PNC?
Barclays Bank's Moat Score of 7 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. 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 Banks company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Banks 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. Barclays Bank's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barclays Bank stock overvalued right now?
Barclays Bank (FRA:YIQG) has a current Moat Score of 7. The stock's GF Value™ is $129.07, compared to a current price of $102.44 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Barclays Bank's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Barclays Bank (FRA:YIQG), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 17, 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 Barclays Bank (FRA:YIQG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barclays Bank stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $102.44 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $129.07.

Key valuation signals for FRA:YIQG:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $129.07 vs. price of $102.44 (20.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 18/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Barclays Bank Business Description

Address 1 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London, GBR, E14 5HP
Barclays Bank PLC is a financial services provider engaged in retail and commercial banking, credit cards, investment banking, wealth management, and investment management services all over the world. The company's reportable segments are; Barclays UK Corporate Bank, Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management, Barclays Investment Bank, and Barclays U.S. Consumer Bank. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Barclays Investment Bank segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States, followed by the United Kingdom, Europe, Africa, other regions of the Americas, and the Middle East and Asia.
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