Bang & Olufsen AS (HAM:BUOB) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


HAM:BUOB Bang & Olufsen AS HAM:BUOB
55 GF Score
Price €1.22
GF Value €1.27
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Bang & Olufsen AS Moat Score?

Bang & Olufsen AS HAM:BUOB -0.33% 55 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:BUOB with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.27. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,470 Hardware companies, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks better than 98.79% on this metric.

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

Bang & Olufsen AS has Narrow Moat: Bang & Olufsen AS has a strong narrow moat with a well-recognized brand and customer loyalty in the luxury audio market. However, it lacks the scale and cost advantages to be classified as 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 Bang & Olufsen AS might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Bang & Olufsen AS  (HAM:BUOB) 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

Bang & Olufsen AS Moat Score Related Terms

HAM:BUOB vs AAPL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Bang & Olufsen AS'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.

Bang & Olufsen AS Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Bang & Olufsen AS's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bang & Olufsen AS's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Bang & Olufsen AS (HAM:BUOB) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 03, 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, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #30 out of 2470 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS's Moat Score too high?
Bang & Olufsen AS's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #30 out of 2470 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bang & Olufsen AS has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bang & Olufsen AS's Moat Score compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #30 out of 2470 companies for Moat Score. This places Bang & Olufsen AS 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 Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware 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. Bang & Olufsen AS'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 Bang & Olufsen AS stock overvalued right now?
Bang & Olufsen AS (HAM:BUOB) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.27, compared to a current price of €1.22 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Bang & Olufsen AS's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Bang & Olufsen AS (HAM:BUOB), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 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 Bang & Olufsen AS (HAM:BUOB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bang & Olufsen AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.22 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.27.

Key valuation signals for HAM:BUOB:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €1.27 vs. price of €1.22 (3.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Bang & Olufsen AS Business Description

Address Bang og Olufsen Alle 1, Struer, DNK, 7600
Bang & Olufsen AS designs, develops, and markets audio and video products including music systems, loudspeakers, television sets, headphones, other multimedia products, and related accessories. Its operating segments include EMEA, which is the company's key revenue-generating segment, followed by the Americas and Asia-Pacific (APAC). The company generates maximum revenue from the Staged product category, followed by On-the-go, Flexible Living, and Brand Partnering and other activities.
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