MarketAxess Holdings (MEX:MKTX) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


MEX:MKTX MarketAxess Holdings Inc MEX:MKTX
69 GF Score
Price MXN2,756.00
GF Value MXN6,136.25
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is MarketAxess Holdings Moat Score?

MarketAxess Holdings MEX:MKTX 69 Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:MKTX with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN6,136.25. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 839 Capital Markets companies, MarketAxess Holdings ranks better than 99.88% on this metric.

MarketAxess Holdings has the Moat Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

MarketAxess Holdings has Wide Moat: MarketAxess Holdings Inc has a clear and robust wide moat due to its dominant market position in electronic bond trading, strong network effects, and significant customer switching costs. Its proprietary technology and regulatory barriers further solidify its competitive advantage.

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 MarketAxess Holdings might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

MarketAxess Holdings  (MEX:MKTX) 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

MarketAxess Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:MKTX vs LAZ, PJT, CLSK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, MarketAxess Holdings'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.

MarketAxess Holdings Moat Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, MarketAxess Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MarketAxess Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


MEX:MKTX
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What does a Moat Score of 8 mean?
MarketAxess Holdings (MEX:MKTX) has a Moat Score of 8 as of Jul. 12, 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, MarketAxess Holdings ranks #1 out of 839 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is MarketAxess Holdings' Moat Score too high?
MarketAxess Holdings' current Moat Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, MarketAxess Holdings ranks #1 out of 839 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MarketAxess Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MarketAxess Holdings' Moat Score compare to LAZ and PJT?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, MarketAxess Holdings ranks #1 out of 839 companies for Moat Score. This places MarketAxess Holdings in the top 0% 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Capital Markets 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. MarketAxess Holdings's current Moat Score is 8. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MarketAxess Holdings stock overvalued right now?
MarketAxess Holdings (MEX:MKTX) has a current Moat Score of 8. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN6,136.25, compared to a current price of MXN2,756.00 — trading 55.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 8. MarketAxess Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 MarketAxess Holdings (MEX:MKTX), the current Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 12, 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 MarketAxess Holdings (MEX:MKTX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MarketAxess Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN2,756.00 is trading 55.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN6,136.25.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MKTX:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • GF Value™: MXN6,136.25 vs. price of MXN2,756.00 (55.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs

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

MarketAxess Holdings Business Description

Address 55 Hudson Yards, New York, NY, USA, 10001
Founded in 2000, MarketAxess is a leading electronic fixed-income trading platform that connects broker/dealers and institutional investors. The company is primarily focused on credit based fixed income securities with its main trading products being US investment-grade and high-yield bonds, Eurobonds, and Emerging Market corporate debt. Recently the company has expanded more aggressively into Treasuries and municipal bonds with the acquisitions of LiquidityEdge and MuniBrokers in 2019 and 2021, respectively. The company also provides pre- and post-trade services with its acquisition of Regulatory Reporting Hub from Deutsche Börse Group in 2020 adding to its product offerings.
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