Kruk (LTS:0Q3Y) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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LTS:0Q3Y Kruk SA LTS:0Q3Y
83 GF Score
Price zł256.00
GF Value zł379.06
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What is Kruk Moat Score?

Kruk LTS:0Q3Y 83 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0Q3Y with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of zł379.06. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 567 Credit Services companies, Kruk ranks better than 98.94% on this metric.

Kruk has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Kruk has Narrow Moat: Kruk SA has a strong narrow moat due to its leading position in the debt collection industry in Central Europe, supported by economies of scale and a robust distribution network. However, regulatory risks and competition prevent it from achieving 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 Kruk might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Kruk  (LTS:0Q3Y) 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

Kruk Moat Score Related Terms

LTS:0Q3Y vs V, MA, AXP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Kruk'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.

Kruk Moat Score vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Kruk's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Kruk (LTS:0Q3Y) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 23, 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, Kruk ranks #6 out of 567 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Kruk's Moat Score too high?
Kruk's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Kruk ranks #6 out of 567 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kruk has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kruk's Moat Score compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Kruk ranks #6 out of 567 companies for Moat Score. This places Kruk in the top 1% 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 Credit Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Credit Services 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. Kruk's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kruk stock overvalued right now?
Kruk (LTS:0Q3Y) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is zł379.06, compared to a current price of zł256.00 — trading 32.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Kruk's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Kruk (LTS:0Q3Y), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 23, 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 Kruk (LTS:0Q3Y) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kruk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł256.00 is trading 32.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł379.06.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0Q3Y:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: zł379.06 vs. price of zł256.00 (32.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0Q3Y stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kruk Business Description

Address ul. Wolowska 8, Wroclaw, POL, 51-116
Kruk SA is the leader in the debt collection industry. It manages debts purchased on its own account and contracted by third parties. The group manages bank debt (the main client category), debts owed to loan brokers, insurance companies, leasing firms, fixed-line and mobile phone operators, cable TV companies, digital TV platforms and FMCG companies. The Group manages debt in three segments consumer debts, mortgage debts and corporate debts. Consumer debts include retail and unsecured. Mortgage debts include retail, and secured. Corporate debts include mortgage-backed and non-mortgage-backed. Geographically the company operates in segments Poland, Romania, Italy, Spain, and Other foreign markets.
83GF Score

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