Befesa (MEX:BFSAN) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


MEX:BFSAN Befesa SA MEX:BFSAN
75 GF Score
Price MXN600.57
GF Value MXN594.93
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Befesa Moat Score?

Befesa MEX:BFSAN -16.49% 75 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:BFSAN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN594.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 257 Waste Management companies, Befesa ranks better than 97.67% on this metric.

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

Befesa has Narrow Moat: Befesa SA has a strong narrow moat due to its specialized recycling services and regulatory expertise, which create barriers to entry. However, it lacks the scale or brand dominance for 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 Befesa might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Befesa  (MEX:BFSAN) 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

Befesa Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:BFSAN vs WM, RSG, WCN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Befesa'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.

Befesa Moat Score vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Befesa's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Befesa'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?
Befesa (MEX:BFSAN) 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, Befesa ranks #6 out of 257 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Befesa's Moat Score too high?
Befesa's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Befesa ranks #6 out of 257 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Befesa has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Befesa's Moat Score compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Befesa ranks #6 out of 257 companies for Moat Score. This places Befesa in the top 2% 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 Waste Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Waste 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. Befesa'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 Befesa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Befesa (MEX:BFSAN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN594.93, compared to a current price of MXN600.57 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Befesa's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Befesa (MEX:BFSAN), 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.

Is Befesa (MEX:BFSAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Befesa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN600.57 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN594.93. GuruFocus considers Befesa to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:BFSAN:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: MXN594.93 vs. price of MXN600.57 (0.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Befesa Business Description

Address 68-70, Boulevard de la Petrusse, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Luxembourg, LUX, L-2320
Befesa SA provides sustainable services for the recycling of hazardous residues from the Steel & Aluminium industry. It operates in two business segments: Steel dust recycling services & Aluminum salt slags recycling services. In the Steel Dust Recycling segment, the company collects & recycles steel dust and other steel residues generated in the production of crude, stainless, and galvanized steel. The Aluminum Salt Slags recycling services are divided into salt slags & secondary aluminum segments. Its secondary aluminum operations include the collection and recycling of aluminum scrap and other aluminum residues. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Spain, and also has a presence in Germany, Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands, Italy, France, and other countries.
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