Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


LSE:BMY Bloomsbury Publishing PLC LSE:BMY
84 GF Score
Price £6.25
GF Value £5.54
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Bloomsbury Publishing Moat Score?

Bloomsbury Publishing has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

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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 Bloomsbury Publishing might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Bloomsbury Publishing  (LSE:BMY) 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

Bloomsbury Publishing Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:BMY
84GF Score
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC LSE:BMY
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Is Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomsbury Publishing stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £6.25 is trading 12.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.54. GuruFocus considers Bloomsbury Publishing to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:BMY:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £5.54 vs. price of £6.25 (12.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs

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Bloomsbury Publishing Business Description

Other Exchanges BMYl:UK5JZ:Germany
Address 50 Bedford Square, London, GBR, WC1B 3DP
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC is a publisher of books and other media for general readers, children, students, researchers, and professionals. It offers authors access to these multiple markets in multiple formats throughout the world in print, through e-books, digital downloads, and apps in schools, libraries, universities, and in terrestrial and internet bookshops. The company divisions are Consumer and Non-Consumer. Consumer division is split out into Children's Trade and Adult Trade; and Non-Consumer split between Academic and Professional, Education, Special Interest, and Content Services. It derives maximum revenue from the Consumer division segment. The company operates in the UK, North America, and other countries.
84GF Score

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£6.25
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£5.54
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