Airtel Africa (MEX:AAFN) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


MEX:AAFN Airtel Africa PLC MEX:AAFN
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What is Airtel Africa Moat Score?

Airtel Africa MEX:AAFN 39 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:AAFN with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Telecommunication Services companies, Airtel Africa ranks better than 95.41% on this metric.

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

Airtel Africa has Narrow Moat: Airtel Africa has a strong narrow moat due to its significant market share in telecommunications across Africa, supported by a robust distribution network and some pricing power. However, regulatory challenges and competition limit its moat to narrow.

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 Airtel Africa might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Airtel Africa  (MEX:AAFN) 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

Airtel Africa Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:AAFN vs TMUS, VZ, T: Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Airtel Africa'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.

Airtel Africa Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Airtel Africa's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Airtel Africa (MEX:AAFN) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 26, 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, Airtel Africa ranks #18 out of 392 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 4.6%.
Is Airtel Africa's Moat Score too high?
Airtel Africa's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Airtel Africa ranks #18 out of 392 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Airtel Africa has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Airtel Africa's Moat Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Airtel Africa ranks #18 out of 392 companies for Moat Score. This places Airtel Africa 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Telecommunication 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. Airtel Africa'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 Airtel Africa stock overvalued right now?
Airtel Africa (MEX:AAFN) has a current Moat Score of 6. The current Moat Score is 6. Airtel Africa's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Airtel Africa (MEX:AAFN), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 26, 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.

Airtel Africa Business Description

Address 15 Davies Street, London, GBR, W1K 3DE
Airtel Africa PLC is a telecoms and financial services provider transforming lives across the continent through increased digital and financial inclusion. The principal activities of the Group mainly consist of the provision of telecommunications and mobile money services. Its services include Voice, Data, Mobile money, Enterprise, and Data centers. The Group's operating segments are Nigeria mobile services, East Africa mobile services, Francophone Africa mobile services, and Mobile money. It generates maximum revenue from East Africa mobile services, comprising mobile service operations in Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi, and Rwanda.
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