NZX (NZSTF) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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NZSTF NZX Ltd NZSTF
52 GF Score
Price $0.87
GF Value $0.86
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is NZX Moat Score?

NZX NZSTF 52 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates NZSTF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 840 Capital Markets companies, NZX ranks better than 95.36% on this metric.

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

NZX has Narrow Moat: NZX Ltd has a solid narrow moat due to its market leadership in New Zealand's stock exchange operations and moderate regulatory barriers. However, it lacks significant customer switching costs and strong brand strength to achieve a wide moat status.

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 NZX might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

NZX  (OTCPK:NZSTF) 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

NZX Moat Score Related Terms

NZSTF vs SPGI, CME, MCO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, NZX'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.

NZX Moat Score vs Capital Markets Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
NZX (NZSTF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 19, 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, NZX ranks #39 out of 840 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 4.6%.
Is NZX's Moat Score too high?
NZX's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, NZX ranks #39 out of 840 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NZX has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NZX's Moat Score compare to SPGI and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, NZX ranks #39 out of 840 companies for Moat Score. This places NZX in the top 5% 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. NZX'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 NZX stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NZX (NZSTF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.86, compared to a current price of $0.87 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. NZX's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 NZX (NZSTF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 19, 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 NZX (NZSTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NZX stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.87 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.86. GuruFocus considers NZX to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NZSTF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $0.86 vs. price of $0.87 (1.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs

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

NZX Business Description

Other Exchanges NZX:New Zealand5NZ:Germany
Address 11 Cable Street, Level 2, NZX Centre, PO Box 2959, Wellington, NZL, 6011
NZX Ltd operates New Zealand's equity, debt, funds, derivatives and energy markets. To support the growth of its markets, it provides trading, clearing, settlement, depository, and information services for its customers. The company also owns Smart, New Zealand issuer of listed Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs); KiwiSaver, investment, superannuation and insurance provider SuperLife; and diversified fund manager QuayStreet Asset Management. Its segments include Markets, Funds Management (Smart), Wealth Technologies, and Corporate. It derives majority of the revenue from Markets segment which includes Capital Markets Origination, Secondary Markets, and Information Services.
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