IG Design Group (LSE:IGR) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


LSE:IGR IG Design Group PLC LSE:IGR
44 GF Score
Price £0.83
GF Value £0.39
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is IG Design Group Moat Score?

IG Design Group LSE:IGR +3.11% 44 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:IGR with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,116 Retail - Cyclical companies, IG Design Group ranks better than 88.62% on this metric.

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

IG Design Group has Narrow Moat: IG Design Group PLC has a modest moat due to its strong brand and economies of scale in the design and manufacturing sector. However, it lacks significant network effects, customer switching costs, and regulatory barriers that would strengthen its competitive position.

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 IG Design Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

IG Design Group  (LSE:IGR) 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

IG Design Group Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:IGR vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, IG Design 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.

IG Design Group Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, IG Design Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
IG Design Group (LSE:IGR) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 06, 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, IG Design Group ranks #127 out of 1116 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is IG Design Group's Moat Score too high?
IG Design Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, IG Design Group ranks #127 out of 1116 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IG Design Group has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IG Design Group's Moat Score compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, IG Design Group ranks #127 out of 1116 companies for Moat Score. This places IG Design Group in the top 11% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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. IG Design Group'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 IG Design Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IG Design Group (LSE:IGR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.39, compared to a current price of £0.83 — trading 112.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. IG Design Group's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 IG Design Group (LSE:IGR), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 06, 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 IG Design Group (LSE:IGR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IG Design Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.83 is trading 112.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.39. GuruFocus considers IG Design Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:IGR:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: £0.39 vs. price of £0.83 (112.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 7 warning signs

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

IG Design Group Business Description

Other Exchanges IGDFF:USALYG:Germany
Address Howard Way, Howard House, Interchange Park, Newport Pagnell, GBR, MK16 9PX
IG Design Group PLC is a UK-based company that operates in a single segment of design, manufacture, and distribution of Celebrations, Craft and creative play, Stationery, Gifting, and 'Not-for-resale' consumable products. Its Celebrations products are greetings cards, gift wrap, Christmas crackers, gift bags, and partyware. Gifting items include food and non-food gifts, photo Frames and Albums, and Calendars. Its Craft product ranges include Ribbons and Trim, Sewing Patterns, Buttons, Needlecrafts, and Kids Craft lines. The not-For-resale category includes Paper Twist Handle Bags and Polaris. It operates in two geographical segments: DG Americas, which includes overseas operations; and DG International, which consists of the UK and associated Asian operations, Europe, and Australia.
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