Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS (IST:TCELL) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


IST:TCELL Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS IST:TCELL
92 GF Score
Price ₺108.70
GF Value ₺105.70
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS Moat Score?

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS IST:TCELL +1.21% 92 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates IST:TCELL with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺105.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 388 Telecommunication Services companies, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS ranks better than 95.36% on this metric.

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

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS has Narrow Moat: Turkcell benefits from strong brand strength and significant customer switching costs in the Turkish telecom market. Its established network and regulatory barriers provide a strong narrow moat, though not enough for a wide classification.

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 Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS  (IST:TCELL) 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

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS Moat Score Related Terms

IST:TCELL vs TMUS, VZ, T: Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri 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.

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS (IST:TCELL) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 02, 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, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS ranks #18 out of 388 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 4.6%.
Is Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's Moat Score too high?
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS ranks #18 out of 388 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's Moat Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS ranks #18 out of 388 companies for Moat Score. This places Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS in the top 5% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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. Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri 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 Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS (IST:TCELL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺105.70, compared to a current price of ₺108.70 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 5 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 Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS (IST:TCELL), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 02, 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 Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS (IST:TCELL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₺108.70 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺105.70. GuruFocus considers Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for IST:TCELL:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: ₺105.70 vs. price of ₺108.70 (2.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS Business Description

Address Aydinevler Mahallesi Ismet Inonu Caddesi No. 20, Kucukyali Ofispark B Blok, Turkcell Kucukyali Plaza, Maltepe, Istanbul, TUR, 34854
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS provides mobile telephone services in Turkey. The firm's services portfolio includes mobile and fixed voice, data, TV, and digital services over its network. The firm also operates in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Belarus, the Netherlands, and Ukraine. It has three main reportable segments: Turkcell Turkiye, Techfin, and Other. The Turkcell Turkiye segment, which derives the majority of revenue, comprises mainly telecommunication and technology services activities.
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