Molson Coors Beverage Co (MEX:TAP1) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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MEX:TAP1 Molson Coors Beverage Co MEX:TAP1
54 GF Score
Price MXN684.00
GF Value MXN951.12
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Molson Coors Beverage Co Moat Score?

Molson Coors Beverage Co MEX:TAP1 54 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:TAP1 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN951.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 238 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Molson Coors Beverage Co ranks better than 94.12% on this metric.

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

Molson Coors Beverage Co has Narrow Moat: Molson Coors benefits from strong brand recognition and customer loyalty in the beverage industry. While it has some pricing power and economies of scale, intense competition and changing consumer preferences limit its ability to establish 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 Molson Coors Beverage Co might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Molson Coors Beverage Co  (MEX:TAP1) 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

Molson Coors Beverage Co Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:TAP1 vs SAM, STZ, BUD: Moat Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Molson Coors Beverage Co'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.

Molson Coors Beverage Co Moat Score vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Molson Coors Beverage Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Molson Coors Beverage Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Molson Coors Beverage Co (MEX:TAP1) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 21, 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, Molson Coors Beverage Co ranks #14 out of 238 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is Molson Coors Beverage Co's Moat Score too high?
Molson Coors Beverage Co's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Molson Coors Beverage Co ranks #14 out of 238 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Molson Coors Beverage Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Molson Coors Beverage Co's Moat Score compare to SAM and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Molson Coors Beverage Co ranks #14 out of 238 companies for Moat Score. This places Molson Coors Beverage Co in the top 6% 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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. Molson Coors Beverage Co'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 Molson Coors Beverage Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Molson Coors Beverage Co (MEX:TAP1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN951.12, compared to a current price of MXN684.00 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Molson Coors Beverage Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 2 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 Molson Coors Beverage Co (MEX:TAP1), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 21, 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 Molson Coors Beverage Co (MEX:TAP1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Molson Coors Beverage Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN684.00 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN951.12. GuruFocus considers Molson Coors Beverage Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:TAP1:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: MXN951.12 vs. price of MXN684.00 (28.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:TAP1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Molson Coors Beverage Co Business Description

Address BC555, P.O. Box 4030, Golden, CO, USA, 80401
Molson Coors owns well-known beer brands including Miller, Coors, Blue Moon, and Carling, and ranks as the second-largest beer maker in both value and volume in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Through licensing agreements, it also brews and distributes beer and nonbeer beverage categories under partner brands from Heineken, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Asahi, Fever-Tree, and Coca-Cola. North America remains its largest market, accounting for nearly 80% of total revenue.
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