Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (HAM:EAI) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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Price €76.85
GF Value €76.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Groupe Bruxelles Lambert Moat Score?

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert HAM:EAI -1.41% 70 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:EAI with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €76.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,694 Asset Management companies, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert ranks better than 98.05% on this metric.

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert has Narrow Moat: Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA has a solid narrow moat due to its diversified investment portfolio and strong market presence. However, it lacks significant customer switching costs and intellectual property.

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 Groupe Bruxelles Lambert might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert  (HAM:EAI) 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

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert Moat Score Related Terms

HAM:EAI vs BLK, BX, KKR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert'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.

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (HAM:EAI) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 18, 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, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert ranks #33 out of 1694 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 1.9%.
Is Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's Moat Score too high?
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert ranks #33 out of 1694 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's Moat Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert ranks #33 out of 1694 companies for Moat Score. This places Groupe Bruxelles Lambert in the top 2% 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Asset Management 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. Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Groupe Bruxelles Lambert stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (HAM:EAI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €76.45, compared to a current price of €76.85 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 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 Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (HAM:EAI), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 18, 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 Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (HAM:EAI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €76.85 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €76.45. GuruFocus considers Groupe Bruxelles Lambert to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:EAI:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €76.45 vs. price of €76.85 (0.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert Business Description

Address 24, Avenue Marnix, Brussels, BEL, B-1000
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA is an investment holding company. The company operates as a foremost investor in Europe, focused on long-term value creation. The business activities of the firm are operated through Holding, Imerys, Webhelp/Sapiens, Canyon/GfG CapitaL, and Sienna Investment Managers. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Europe and also has a presence in Asia-Oceania, North America, and other countries. The segments of the company are Holding, Imerys, Canyon, Affidea, Sanoptis, and others.
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