Man Group (LSE:EMG) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


LSE:EMG Man Group PLC LSE:EMG
87 GF Score
Price £3.11
GF Value £2.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Man Group Moat Score?

Man Group LSE:EMG +4.23% 87 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:EMG with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,699 Asset Management companies, Man Group ranks better than 98.06% on this metric.

Man Group has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Man Group has Narrow Moat: Man Group PLC has a solid narrow moat due to its established brand in the asset management industry and some economies of scale. However, it faces significant competition and lacks the durable advantages required for a wide moat.

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 Man Group might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Man Group  (LSE:EMG) 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

Man Group Moat Score Related Terms

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

For the Asset Management subindustry, Man 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.

Man Group Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Man Group (LSE:EMG) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 07, 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, Man Group ranks #33 out of 1699 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 1.9%.
Is Man Group's Moat Score too high?
Man Group's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Man Group ranks #33 out of 1699 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Man Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Man Group's Moat Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Man Group ranks #33 out of 1699 companies for Moat Score. This places Man Group in the top 2% 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. Man Group's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Man Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Man Group (LSE:EMG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.32, compared to a current price of £3.11 — trading 33.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Man Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 10 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 Man Group (LSE:EMG), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 07, 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 Man Group (LSE:EMG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Man Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £3.11 is trading 33.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.32. GuruFocus considers Man Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:EMG:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: £2.32 vs. price of £3.11 (33.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Man Group Business Description

Other Exchanges MNGPF:USAEMGl:UKM3N:Germany
Address 2 Swan Lane, Riverbank House, London, GBR, EC4R 3AD
Man Group PLC is an investment management firm. It provides a diverse range of alternative and traditional quantitative investment strategies to a predominantly institutional client base. It invests across a diverse range of strategies and asset classes, with a mix of long-only and alternative strategies run on a discretionary and quantitative basis, across liquid and private markets. The company earns the majority of its revenue in the form of Management fee which is charged as a percentage of assets under management or net asset value, and a performance fee, which is charged as a percentage of investment performance above a benchmark return.
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