ICG (LSE:ICG) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)

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74 GF Score
Price £17.75
GF Value £23.15
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is ICG Moat Score?

ICG LSE:ICG -0.56% 74 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:ICG with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £23.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,696 Asset Management companies, ICG ranks better than 95.52% on this metric.

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

ICG has Narrow Moat: ICG Plc has a discernible but modest moat due to its niche market focus and some customer loyalty. However, it lacks significant scale, regulatory barriers, or intellectual property to elevate it beyond 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 ICG might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

ICG  (LSE:ICG) 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

ICG Moat Score Related Terms

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

For the Asset Management subindustry, ICG'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.

ICG Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
ICG (LSE:ICG) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 13, 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, ICG ranks #76 out of 1696 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is ICG's Moat Score too high?
ICG's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, ICG ranks #76 out of 1696 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ICG has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ICG's Moat Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, ICG ranks #76 out of 1696 companies for Moat Score. This places ICG 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. ICG'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 ICG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ICG (LSE:ICG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £23.15, compared to a current price of £17.75 — trading 23.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. ICG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 ICG (LSE:ICG), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 13, 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 ICG (LSE:ICG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ICG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £17.75 is trading 23.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £23.15. GuruFocus considers ICG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ICG:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: £23.15 vs. price of £17.75 (23.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign

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

ICG Business Description

Address New Bridge Street, 55 Ludgate Hill, Procession House, London, GBR, EC4M 7JW
ICG Plc is an alternative asset manager focused on private debt, private equity secondaries, structured capital, and real assets. It has two operating segments: the Fund Management Company (FMC) and the Investment Company (IC). The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Fund Management Company (FMC) segment, which earns fee income for the provision of investment management services. Geographically, the maximum revenue is generated from Europe.
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