Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


LSE:ICGC Irish Continental Group PLC LSE:ICGC
85 GF Score
Price £5.75
GF Value £5.60
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Irish Continental Group Moat Score?

Irish Continental Group LSE:ICGC +4.07% 85 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:ICGC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,056 Transportation companies, Irish Continental Group ranks better than 93.37% on this metric.

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

Irish Continental Group has Narrow Moat: Irish Continental Group PLC has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand and established distribution network in the ferry and shipping industry. However, it lacks significant regulatory barriers or network effects to achieve 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 Irish Continental Group might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Irish Continental Group  (LSE:ICGC) 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

Irish Continental Group Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:ICGC vs KEX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Irish Continental 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.

Irish Continental Group Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Irish Continental Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


LSE:ICGC
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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 04, 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, Irish Continental Group ranks #70 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Irish Continental Group's Moat Score too high?
Irish Continental Group's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #70 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Irish Continental Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Irish Continental Group's Moat Score compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #70 out of 1056 companies for Moat Score. This places Irish Continental Group in the top 7% 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 Transportation company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Transportation 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. Irish Continental 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 Irish Continental Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.60, compared to a current price of £5.75 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Irish Continental Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 04, 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 Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Continental Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £5.75 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.60. GuruFocus considers Irish Continental Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ICGC:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: £5.60 vs. price of £5.75 (2.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Irish Continental Group Business Description

Address Alexandra Road, Ferryport, Dublin 1, IRL, D01W2F5
Irish Continental Group PLC is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Ireland. The company organizes itself into two segments: ferries and containers & terminals. The ferries segment transports passengers and vehicles on roll-on/roll-off ferries and chartering vessels. The containers and terminal segment transports cargo and provides stevedoring and other related terminal services. The company derives maximum revenue from the Ferries Segment. Its geographical segments are Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Poland, Germany, Austria, and Other.
85GF Score

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