Impax Asset Management Group (LSE:IPX) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


LSE:IPX Impax Asset Management Group PLC LSE:IPX
63 GF Score
Price £0.94
GF Value £2.43
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Impax Asset Management Group Moat Score?

Impax Asset Management Group LSE:IPX -3.78% 63 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:IPX with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.43 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,695 Asset Management companies, Impax Asset Management Group ranks better than 95.52% on this metric.

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

Impax Asset Management Group has Narrow Moat: Impax Asset Management has a modest moat due to its specialized focus on sustainable investments, which provides some differentiation. However, the asset management industry is highly competitive, and the company's market share and pricing power are limited, resulting in only a modest competitive advantage.

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 Impax Asset Management Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Impax Asset Management Group  (LSE:IPX) 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

Impax Asset Management Group Moat Score Related Terms

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

For the Asset Management subindustry, Impax Asset Management 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.

Impax Asset Management Group Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Impax Asset Management Group's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Impax Asset Management Group (LSE:IPX) has a Moat Score of 4 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, Impax Asset Management Group ranks #76 out of 1695 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Impax Asset Management Group's Moat Score too high?
Impax Asset Management Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Impax Asset Management Group ranks #76 out of 1695 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Impax Asset Management Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Impax Asset Management Group's Moat Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Impax Asset Management Group ranks #76 out of 1695 companies for Moat Score. This places Impax Asset Management Group 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. Impax Asset Management 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 Impax Asset Management Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impax Asset Management Group (LSE:IPX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.43, compared to a current price of £0.94 — trading 61.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Impax Asset Management Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Impax Asset Management Group (LSE:IPX), the current Moat Score is 4 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 Impax Asset Management Group (LSE:IPX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impax Asset Management Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.94 is trading 61.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.43. GuruFocus considers Impax Asset Management Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:IPX:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: £2.43 vs. price of £0.94 (61.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Impax Asset Management Group Business Description

Other Exchanges IPXAF:USAIPXl:UKLW4:Germany
Address 30 Panton Street, 7th Floor, London, GBR, SW1Y 4AJ
Impax Asset Management Group PLC is an investment firm. It operates in both listed and private markets strategies, investing in the opportunities arising from the transition to a more sustainable economy. The Group is managed on an integrated basis and there is one reportable segment The company offers listed and private equity strategies to institutional clients, with assets under management and advice. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from North America and also has a presence in UK; France; Luxembourg; Netherlands; Ireland; Australia and other regions.
63GF Score

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