Grupo Clarin (LSE:42KU) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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What is Grupo Clarin Moat Score?

Grupo Clarin LSE:42KU 77 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:42KU with a GF Score™ of 77/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,031 Media - Diversified companies, Grupo Clarin ranks better than 93.5% on this metric.

Grupo Clarin has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Grupo Clarin has Narrow Moat: Grupo Clarin has a discernible but modest moat due to its media presence in Argentina. It benefits from some brand recognition and regulatory barriers, but faces challenges from digital media and lacks significant network effects or customer switching costs.

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 Grupo Clarin might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Grupo Clarin  (LSE:42KU) 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

Grupo Clarin Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:42KU vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Moat Score Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Grupo Clarin'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.

Grupo Clarin Moat Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Grupo Clarin's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Grupo Clarin (LSE:42KU) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 14, 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, Grupo Clarin ranks #67 out of 1031 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Grupo Clarin's Moat Score too high?
Grupo Clarin's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo Clarin ranks #67 out of 1031 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Grupo Clarin has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo Clarin's Moat Score compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Grupo Clarin ranks #67 out of 1031 companies for Moat Score. This places Grupo Clarin in the top 7% 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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. Grupo Clarin's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo Clarin stock overvalued right now?
Grupo Clarin (LSE:42KU) has a current Moat Score of 4. The current Moat Score is 4. Grupo Clarin's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Grupo Clarin (LSE:42KU), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 14, 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.

Grupo Clarin Business Description

Other Exchanges GCLA:Argentina
Address Piedras 1743, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1140ABK
Grupo Clarin SA is a holding company that operates in the Media industry in Argentina. Its operations include newspaper and other printing, publishing, and advertising activities, broadcast television, radio operations, television content production, online and new media services, and other media-related activities. Its business segments include Print and Digital Publications; Broadcasting and Programming; and Others.