Mobico Group (LSE:MCG) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


LSE:MCG Mobico Group PLC LSE:MCG
48 GF Score
Price £0.25
GF Value £0.60
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Mobico Group Moat Score?

Mobico Group LSE:MCG +0.65% 48 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:MCG with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.60 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,059 Transportation companies, Mobico Group ranks better than 88.01% on this metric.

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

Mobico Group has Narrow Moat: Mobico Group PLC has a discernible but modest moat due to its established position in the transportation sector. It benefits from regulatory barriers and a strong distribution network, but faces competition and limited pricing power.

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 Mobico Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Mobico Group  (LSE:MCG) 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

Mobico Group Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:MCG vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Mobico 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.

Mobico Group Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Mobico Group (LSE:MCG) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 07, 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, Mobico Group ranks #127 out of 1059 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Mobico Group's Moat Score too high?
Mobico Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Mobico Group ranks #127 out of 1059 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mobico Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mobico Group's Moat Score compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Mobico Group ranks #127 out of 1059 companies for Moat Score. This places Mobico Group in the top 12% 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. Mobico 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 Mobico Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mobico Group (LSE:MCG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.60, compared to a current price of £0.25 — trading 58.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Mobico Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 8 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 Mobico Group (LSE:MCG), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 07, 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 Mobico Group (LSE:MCG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mobico Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.25 is trading 58.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.60. GuruFocus considers Mobico Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:MCG:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: £0.60 vs. price of £0.25 (58.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Mobico Group Business Description

Other Exchanges MCGl:UK3NA:Germany
Address Birmingham Coach Station, National Express House, Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham, GBR, B5 6DD
Mobico Group PLC is a transport operator, internationally and by business area; with operations in North America, continental Europe, the UK and North Africa. It operates in segments that includes UK bus and coach operations, German Rail rail operations, ALSA (predominantly Spain and Morocco) bus and coach operations, and North America (USA and Canada) school bus, transit and shuttle operations.
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