SAN (Bancontander) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


SAN Banco Santander SA SAN
61 GF Score
Price $13.39
GF Value $5.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Bancontander Moat Score?

Bancontander SAN +0.07% 61 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAN with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,610 Banks companies, Bancontander ranks better than 97.76% on this metric.

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

Bancontander has Narrow Moat: Banco Santander SA benefits from strong brand recognition and a significant market presence in Europe and Latin America. It has a robust distribution network and some regulatory advantages, but faces intense competition and lacks significant pricing power.

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 Bancontander might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Bancontander  (NYSE:SAN) 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

Bancontander Moat Score Related Terms

SAN vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Bancontander'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.

Bancontander Moat Score vs Banks Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Bancontander (SAN) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 27, 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, Bancontander ranks #36 out of 1610 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is Bancontander's Moat Score too high?
Bancontander's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Bancontander ranks #36 out of 1610 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bancontander has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bancontander's Moat Score compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bancontander ranks #36 out of 1610 companies for Moat Score. This places Bancontander in the top 2% 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 Banks company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Banks 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. Bancontander'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 Bancontander stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bancontander (SAN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.73, compared to a current price of $13.39 — trading 133.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Bancontander's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 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 Bancontander (SAN), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 27, 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 Bancontander (SAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bancontander stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $13.39 is trading 133.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.73. GuruFocus considers Bancontander to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SAN:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $5.73 vs. price of $13.39 (133.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Bancontander Business Description

Address Avenida de Cantabria s/n, Boadilla del Monte, Ciudad Grupo Santander, Madrid, ESP, 28660
Santander's focus is on retail and commercial banking. Latin America is geographically the most significant operation, with Brazil making the largest contribution. Its continental European business is mainly in Spain and Portugal. Santander's UK presence is the result of its acquisition of Abbey building society. In the US, Santander operates a vehicle finance business and a regional bank focused on the Northeastern states.
61GF Score

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