STBGY (Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


STBGY Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS STBGY
68 GF Score
Price $5.11
GF Value $8.36
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS Moat Score?

Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS STBGY +2.00% 68 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates STBGY with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.36 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 54 Tobacco Products companies, Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS ranks better than 92.59% on this metric.

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

Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS has Narrow Moat: Scandinavian Tobacco Group has strong brand recognition and customer loyalty in the tobacco industry. It benefits from economies of scale and regulatory barriers, but faces challenges from declining tobacco consumption and regulatory pressures.

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 Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS  (OTCPK:STBGY) 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

Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS Moat Score Related Terms

STBGY vs PM, MO, TPB: Moat Score Comparison

For the Tobacco subindustry, Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS'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.

Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS Moat Score vs Tobacco Products Industry

For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS (STBGY) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 29, 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, Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS ranks #4 out of 54 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS's Moat Score too high?
Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS ranks #4 out of 54 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS's Moat Score compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS ranks #4 out of 54 companies for Moat Score. This places Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS in the top 7% 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 Tobacco Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Tobacco Products 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. Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS'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 Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS (STBGY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.36, compared to a current price of $5.11 — trading 38.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS (STBGY), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 29, 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 Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS (STBGY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.11 is trading 38.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.36. GuruFocus considers Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STBGY:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $8.36 vs. price of $5.11 (38.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS Business Description

Address Sandtoften 9, Gentofte, DNK, 2820
Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS offers cigars, pipe tobacco, and accessories in North America, Europe, and Australia. It operates in three segments: North America online and retail, which includes direct to consumer sales of all product categories sold via the online, catalogue and retail channel in North America. North America branded and the Rest of the World, which provides its products to wholesalers and distributors; Europe Branded comprises sale of all product categories to wholesalers, distributors and direct to retail in Germany, Denmark, Sweden, France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain, Portugal, the UK, and Ireland.
68GF Score

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