Ibstock (LSE:IBST) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


LSE:IBST Ibstock PLC LSE:IBST
64 GF Score
Price £0.92
GF Value £1.33
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Ibstock Moat Score?

Ibstock LSE:IBST -2.27% 64 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:IBST with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.33 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 435 Building Materials companies, Ibstock ranks better than 97.01% on this metric.

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

Ibstock has IBJHF has a strong position in the UK construction materials market with some cost advantages and brand recognition. It benefits from distribution networks but faces competition and lacks significant pricing power, resulting in a narrow 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 Ibstock might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Ibstock  (LSE:IBST) 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

Ibstock Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:IBST vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Ibstock'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.

Ibstock Moat Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Ibstock's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Ibstock (LSE:IBST) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 30, 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, Ibstock ranks #13 out of 435 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Ibstock's Moat Score too high?
Ibstock's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Ibstock ranks #13 out of 435 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ibstock has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ibstock's Moat Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Ibstock ranks #13 out of 435 companies for Moat Score. This places Ibstock 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 Building Materials company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Building Materials 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. Ibstock'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 Ibstock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ibstock (LSE:IBST) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.33, compared to a current price of £0.92 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Ibstock's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Ibstock (LSE:IBST), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 30, 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 Ibstock (LSE:IBST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ibstock stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.92 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.33. GuruFocus considers Ibstock to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:IBST:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: £1.33 vs. price of £0.92 (30.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Ibstock Business Description

Other Exchanges IBSTl:UK2I5:Germany
Address Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leicestershire, GBR, LE67 6HS
Ibstock PLC is a manufacturer of building products with a varied range of clay and concrete products and solutions to customers in the UK residential construction sector. Its product range includes clay bricks, brick components, concrete roof tiles, concrete stone masonry substitutes, concrete fencing, pre-stressed concrete products, and concrete rail products. The company's operating segment includes Clay and Concrete. It generates maximum revenue from the Clay segment.
64GF Score

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