Koc Holding AS (IST:KCHOL) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


IST:KCHOL Koc Holding AS IST:KCHOL
79 GF Score
Price ₺188.00
GF Value ₺194.06
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Koc Holding AS Moat Score?

Koc Holding AS IST:KCHOL -0.84% 79 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates IST:KCHOL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺194.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 622 Conglomerates companies, Koc Holding AS ranks better than 97.91% on this metric.

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

Koc Holding AS has Narrow Moat: Koc Holding AS benefits from a strong brand and significant market share in Turkey. It has durable cost advantages through economies of scale and a diversified portfolio. However, its moat is limited by regional focus and moderate regulatory barriers.

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 Koc Holding AS might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Koc Holding AS  (IST:KCHOL) 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

Koc Holding AS Moat Score Related Terms

IST:KCHOL vs HON, MMM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Koc Holding 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.

Koc Holding AS Moat Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Koc Holding AS's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Koc Holding AS's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Koc Holding AS (IST:KCHOL) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 07, 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, Koc Holding AS ranks #13 out of 622 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is Koc Holding AS's Moat Score too high?
Koc Holding AS's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Koc Holding AS ranks #13 out of 622 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Koc Holding AS has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koc Holding AS's Moat Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Koc Holding AS ranks #13 out of 622 companies for Moat Score. This places Koc Holding AS 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 a Conglomerates company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Conglomerates 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. Koc Holding 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 Koc Holding AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koc Holding AS (IST:KCHOL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺194.06, compared to a current price of ₺188.00 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Koc Holding AS's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 9 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 Koc Holding AS (IST:KCHOL), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 07, 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 Koc Holding AS (IST:KCHOL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koc Holding AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₺188.00 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺194.06. GuruFocus considers Koc Holding AS to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for IST:KCHOL:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: ₺194.06 vs. price of ₺188.00 (3.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Koc Holding AS Business Description

Other Exchanges KHOLY:USAKRKA:Germany
Address Nakkastepe Azizbey Sokak No.1, Kuzguncuk-Uskuda, Uskudar, Istanbul, TUR, 34674
Koc Holding AS is a Turkish conglomerate. The group's businesses operate in the energy refining, fuel distribution, liquefied petroleum gas distribution, power generation, natural gas, automotive, automotive retailing, farm tractors, defense, white goods, consumer electronics, air conditioning, banking, leasing, REIT, factoring, brokerage, asset-management, consumer finance, food production, food production distribution, do-it-yourself retailing, tourism, marina operations, information technology, and ship and yacht construction industries. The company operates five core business segments: Energy, Automotive, Consumer durables, Finance, and Other. The majority segment by sales is energy, containing the fuel distribution, refining, and power generation businesses.
79GF Score

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