Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


LSE:ASHM Ashmore Group PLC LSE:ASHM
79 GF Score
Price £1.95
GF Value £1.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Ashmore Group Moat Score?

Ashmore Group LSE:ASHM +0.46% 79 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:ASHM with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,695 Asset Management companies, Ashmore Group ranks better than 95.52% on this metric.

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

Ashmore Group has Narrow Moat: Ashmore Group has a discernible moat due to its specialized expertise in emerging markets and a strong brand in asset management. However, it faces competitive pressures and lacks significant regulatory barriers or network effects.

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 Ashmore Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Ashmore Group  (LSE:ASHM) 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

Ashmore Group Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:ASHM vs BLK, BX, KKR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Ashmore Group'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.

Ashmore Group Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


LSE:ASHM
79GF Score
Ashmore Group PLC LSE:ASHM
Moat Score is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 28, 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, Ashmore Group ranks #76 out of 1695 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Ashmore Group's Moat Score too high?
Ashmore Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Ashmore Group ranks #76 out of 1695 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ashmore Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashmore Group's Moat Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ashmore Group ranks #76 out of 1695 companies for Moat Score. This places Ashmore Group 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 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. Ashmore Group'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 Ashmore Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.44, compared to a current price of £1.95 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Ashmore Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 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 Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashmore Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.95 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.44. GuruFocus considers Ashmore Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ASHM:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: £1.44 vs. price of £1.95 (35.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Ashmore Group Business Description

Address 61 Aldwych, 5th Floor, London, GBR, WC2B 4AE
Ashmore Group PLC is a value-oriented asset management firm that focuses its investments on emerging markets. It offers a diverse range of both traditional and alternative investment strategies to its client base globally, including both institutional and retail investors. The company invests in sovereign debt instruments, currencies, corporate debt, equities, derivatives, private equity, real estate, distressed debt, and other special situations. The firm reports on changes in assets under management as the majority of its revenue is derived from management fees. The company also benefits from performance fees on its investments. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and Ireland, followed by the Americas, and Asia and the Middle East.
79GF Score

Get the complete analysis for LSE:ASHM

Moat Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

£1.95
Price
£1.44
GF Value