KT&G (LUX:KT&GC) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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LUX:KT&GC KT&G Corp LUX:KT&GC
91 GF Score
Price $31.80
GF Value $23.37
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is KT&G Moat Score?

KT&G has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

KT&G has

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 KT&G might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

KT&G  (LUX:KT&GC) 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

KT&G Moat Score Related Terms

LUX:KT&GC
91GF Score
KT&G Corp LUX:KT&GC
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Is KT&G (LUX:KT&GC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KT&G stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $31.80 is trading 36.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.37.

Key valuation signals for LUX:KT&GC:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: $23.37 vs. price of $31.80 (36.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 7 warning signs

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

KT&G Business Description

Other Exchanges 033780:Korea
Address 71, Beotkkot-gil, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon, KOR, 34618
KT&G Corp manufactures and sells tobacco products in South Korea. Its flagship cigarette brand is Esse. Other brands include This, The One, Bohem, and Raison. The company has four reportable divisions: Tobacco Business, Ginseng Business, Real Estate Business, and Other Business divisions. The Tobacco division handles tobacco manufacturing and sales, the Ginseng division focuses on manufacturing and sales of red ginseng products, the Real Estate division engages in real estate sales and rental activities, and the Other Business division includes manufacturing and sales of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Tobacco Business.
91GF Score

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$31.80
Price
$23.37
GF Value