Elevance Health (MEX:ELV) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


MEX:ELV Elevance Health Inc MEX:ELV
71 GF Score
Price MXN7,144.06
GF Value MXN8,687.10
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Elevance Health Moat Score?

Elevance Health MEX:ELV 71 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ELV with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN8,687.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 18 Healthcare Plans companies, Elevance Health ranks better than 83.33% on this metric.

Elevance Health has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Elevance Health has Wide Moat: Elevance Health Inc benefits from strong brand strength, significant market share, and regulatory barriers in the healthcare industry. Its superior distribution network and pricing power contribute to its durable competitive advantages.

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 Elevance Health might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Elevance Health  (MEX:ELV) 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

Elevance Health Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:ELV vs CI, HUM, CVS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Healthcare Plans subindustry, Elevance Health'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.

Elevance Health Moat Score vs Healthcare Plans Industry

For the Healthcare Plans industry and Healthcare sector, Elevance Health's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Elevance Health (MEX:ELV) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 05, 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, Elevance Health ranks #3 out of 18 companies in the Healthcare Plans industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Elevance Health's Moat Score too high?
Elevance Health's current Moat Score is 7. The Healthcare Plans industry median Moat Score is 4.00. Elevance Health's value of 7 is 75% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elevance Health ranks #3 out of 18 companies in the Healthcare Plans industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elevance Health has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elevance Health's Moat Score compare to CI and HUM?
According to the Healthcare Plans industry distribution chart, Elevance Health ranks #3 out of 18 companies for Moat Score. This places Elevance Health in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 4.00. Elevance Health's value of 7 is 75% above this benchmark. 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 Healthcare Plans company?
The median Moat Score among Healthcare Plans companies is 4.00, based on 18 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Elevance Health's current Moat Score of 7 is 75% above the industry median. 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. For the Healthcare Plans industry, the median Moat Score is 4.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elevance Health's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elevance Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elevance Health (MEX:ELV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN8,687.10, compared to a current price of MXN7,144.06 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7 and 75% above the Healthcare Plans industry median of 4.00. Elevance Health's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Elevance Health (MEX:ELV), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 05, 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 Elevance Health (MEX:ELV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elevance Health stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN7,144.06 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN8,687.10. GuruFocus considers Elevance Health to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ELV:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: MXN8,687.10 vs. price of MXN7,144.06 (17.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 75% above the Healthcare Plans median (#3 of 18)

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

Elevance Health Business Description

Address 220 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 46204
Elevance Health remains one of the leading health insurers in the US, providing medical benefits to 45 million medical members at the end of 2025. The company offers employer, individual, and government-sponsored coverage plans. Elevance differs from its peers in its unique position as the largest single provider of Blue Cross Blue Shield branded coverage, operating as the licensee for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association in 14 states. Through acquisitions, such as the Amerigroup deal in 2012 and MMM in 2021, Elevance's reach expands beyond those states in government-sponsored programs, such as Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans, too. It is also an emerging player in pharmacy benefit management and other healthcare services.
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