LAZ (Lazard) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


LAZ Lazard Inc LAZ
83 GF Score
Price $40.79
GF Value $46.57
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Lazard Moat Score?

Lazard LAZ -2.28% 83 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates LAZ with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Capital Markets companies, Lazard ranks better than 97.49% on this metric.

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

Lazard has Narrow Moat: Lazard Inc has a strong narrow moat with its established brand in financial advisory and asset management, providing significant customer loyalty and pricing power. However, it faces competition from other major financial institutions.

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 Lazard might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Lazard  (NYSE:LAZ) 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

Lazard Moat Score Related Terms

LAZ vs PJT, MKTX, CLSK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Lazard'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.

Lazard Moat Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Lazard's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lazard's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Lazard (LAZ) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 09, 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, Lazard ranks #21 out of 838 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 2.5%.
Is Lazard's Moat Score too high?
Lazard's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Lazard ranks #21 out of 838 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lazard has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lazard's Moat Score compare to PJT and MKTX?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Lazard ranks #21 out of 838 companies for Moat Score. This places Lazard in the top 3% 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Capital Markets 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. Lazard'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 Lazard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lazard (LAZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.57, compared to a current price of $40.79 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Lazard's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 Lazard (LAZ), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 09, 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 Lazard (LAZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lazard stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $40.79 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $46.57. GuruFocus considers Lazard to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LAZ:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $46.57 vs. price of $40.79 (12.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Lazard Business Description

Other Exchanges 0UB6:UK69Q:Germany
Address 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY, USA, 10112
Lazard Inc is a financial advisory and asset management firm with operations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Lazard provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and capital solutions, restructuring and liability management, geopolitics, and other strategic matters, as well as asset management and investment solutions to institutions, corporations, governments, partnerships, family offices, and high net worth individuals. Geographically, the company earns key revenue in the Americas, EMEA then Asia-Pacific.
83GF Score

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