Essity AB (MEX:ESSITYBN) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


MEX:ESSITYBN Essity AB MEX:ESSITYBN
89 GF Score
Price MXN501.28
GF Value MXN486.22
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Essity AB Moat Score?

Essity AB MEX:ESSITYBN 89 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ESSITYBN with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN486.22. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,058 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Essity AB ranks better than 96.21% on this metric.

Essity AB has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Essity AB has Narrow Moat: Essity AB has a solid narrow moat with strong brand recognition and economies of scale in the hygiene and health sector. However, it faces competition and lacks significant regulatory barriers or unique intellectual property.

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 Essity AB might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Essity AB  (MEX:ESSITYBN) 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

Essity AB Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:ESSITYBN vs PG, CL, KVUE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Essity AB'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.

Essity AB Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Essity AB's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Essity AB (MEX:ESSITYBN) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 25, 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, Essity AB ranks #78 out of 2058 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Essity AB's Moat Score too high?
Essity AB's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Essity AB ranks #78 out of 2058 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Essity AB has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essity AB's Moat Score compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Essity AB ranks #78 out of 2058 companies for Moat Score. This places Essity AB in the top 4% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Essity AB's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essity AB stock overvalued right now?
Essity AB (MEX:ESSITYBN) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN486.22, compared to a current price of MXN501.28 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Essity AB's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Essity AB (MEX:ESSITYBN), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 25, 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 Essity AB (MEX:ESSITYBN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essity AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN501.28 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN486.22.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ESSITYBN:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: MXN486.22 vs. price of MXN501.28 (3.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Essity AB Business Description

Address Klarabergsviadukten 63, PO Box 200, Stockholm, SWE, SE-101 23
Essity is a health and hygiene company spun out of Svenska Cellulosa in June 2017. Essity's products span the feminine care, baby care, toilet paper, facial tissue, and wet wipes categories, as well as hand soap, hand sanitizers, and tissue dispensers for institutional customers. Essity also offers medical solutions in the form of wound care, orthopedics, and compression therapy, accounting for around 8% of net sales. Essity operates in 150 markets and generates 61% of its revenue in Europe.
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