Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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TSX:BBUC Brookfield Business Corp TSX:BBUC
55 GF Score
Price C$42.86
GF Value C$12.19
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Brookfield Business Moat Score?

Brookfield Business TSX:BBUC -2.24% 55 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:BBUC with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of C$12.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 622 Conglomerates companies, Brookfield Business ranks better than 94.69% on this metric.

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

Brookfield Business has Narrow Moat: Brookfield Business Corp has a solid narrow moat due to its diversified business model and some cost advantages. However, it lacks strong brand strength, significant customer switching costs, and regulatory barriers, limiting its competitive advantage.

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 Brookfield Business might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Brookfield Business  (TSX:BBUC) 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

Brookfield Business Moat Score Related Terms

TSX:BBUC vs HON, MMM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Brookfield Business'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.

Brookfield Business Moat Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Brookfield Business's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC) has a Moat Score of 5 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, Brookfield Business ranks #33 out of 622 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Brookfield Business' Moat Score too high?
Brookfield Business' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Brookfield Business ranks #33 out of 622 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Brookfield Business has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brookfield Business' Moat Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Brookfield Business ranks #33 out of 622 companies for Moat Score. This places Brookfield Business 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Conglomerates 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. Brookfield Business'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 Brookfield Business stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$12.19, compared to a current price of C$42.86 — trading 251.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Brookfield Business' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC), the current Moat Score is 5 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 Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Business stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$42.86 is trading 251.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$12.19. GuruFocus considers Brookfield Business to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:BBUC:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: C$12.19 vs. price of C$42.86 (251.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Brookfield Business Business Description

Other Exchanges BBUC:USA
Address 225 Liberty Street, Brookfield Place, 8th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10281-1048
Brookfield Business Corp is the operator of vital industrial and business services operations. The company focuses on acquiring market businesses for value, execute its operational improvement plans to increase cash flows and recycle capital to compound long-term growth. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States, and the rest from Europe, Brazil, Australia, Canada, and others. It operates in four segments within particular sectors namely: business services, infrastructure services, industrials, and corporate. The company derives maximum revenue from Industrials segment engaged in energy storage operations, engineered components manufacturing operations, water and wastewater operations, electric heat tracing systems manufacturer, and other industrials operations.
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