Bank of Montreal (HAM:BZZ) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


HAM:BZZ Bank of Montreal HAM:BZZ
52 GF Score
Price €152.36
GF Value €98.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Bank of Montreal Moat Score?

Bank of Montreal HAM:BZZ -2.31% 52 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:BZZ with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €98.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,612 Banks companies, Bank of Montreal ranks better than 99.44% on this metric.

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

Bank of Montreal has Wide Moat: Bank of Montreal has a wide moat due to its strong market leadership in the Canadian banking sector, significant customer switching costs, and robust brand strength. It benefits from economies of scale, a superior distribution network, and regulatory barriers that protect its market position, 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 Bank of Montreal might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Bank of Montreal  (HAM:BZZ) 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

Bank of Montreal Moat Score Related Terms

HAM:BZZ vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Bank of Montreal'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.

Bank of Montreal Moat Score vs Banks Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Bank of Montreal (HAM:BZZ) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 05, 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, Bank of Montreal ranks #9 out of 1612 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Bank of Montreal's Moat Score too high?
Bank of Montreal's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of Montreal ranks #9 out of 1612 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bank of Montreal has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of Montreal's Moat Score compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank of Montreal ranks #9 out of 1612 companies for Moat Score. This places Bank of Montreal 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 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. Bank of Montreal'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 Bank of Montreal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Montreal (HAM:BZZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €98.77, compared to a current price of €152.36 — trading 54.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Bank of Montreal's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 8 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 Bank of Montreal (HAM:BZZ), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 05, 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 Bank of Montreal (HAM:BZZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Montreal stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €152.36 is trading 54.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €98.77. GuruFocus considers Bank of Montreal to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:BZZ:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: €98.77 vs. price of €152.36 (54.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Bank of Montreal Business Description

Address 129 rue Saint Jacques, Montreal, QC, CAN, H2Y 1L6
Bank of Montreal is a diversified financial services provider based in North America with over CAD 1.47 trillion in assets by the end of fiscal 2025. BMO operates four business segments: Canadian personal and commercial banking, US personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and capital markets. About 60% of BMO's earnings are generated in Canada and 40% in the US.
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