UBS Group AG (MEX:UBS N) Moat Score : 6/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2025)

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What is UBS Group AG Moat Score?

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

UBS Group AG has Narrow Moat: UBS has a strong narrow moat due to its global brand, extensive distribution network, and regulatory expertise. However, the financial sector's competitive nature prevents a wide moat classification.

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 UBS Group AG might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Competitive Comparison of UBS Group AG's Moat Score

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, UBS Group AG'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.

UBS Group AG's Moat Score Distribution in the Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, UBS Group AG's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where UBS Group AG's Moat Score falls into.

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UBS Group AG (MEX:UBS N) 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
10	Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9	Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7	Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6	Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5	Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4	Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3	No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0	No Moat - No discernible moat

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UBS Group AG Business Description

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Traded in Other Exchanges

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Address

Bahnhofstrasse 45, Zurich, CHE, CH-8001

Website

https://www.ubs.com

The core of UBS is its global wealth management business focusing on high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. UBS is also a conventional retail and commercial bank in its Swiss home market. Its investment bank and asset management businesses support its wealth management operations, but also leverage its strength in wealth management to serve third-party clients.

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