Liberty Global (WBO:LBTC) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


WBO:LBTC Liberty Global Ltd WBO:LBTC
66 GF Score
Price €8.11
GF Value €9.55
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Liberty Global Moat Score?

Liberty Global WBO:LBTC 66 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:LBTC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.55. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 388 Telecommunication Services companies, Liberty Global ranks better than 95.36% on this metric.

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

Liberty Global has Narrow Moat: Liberty Global Ltd has a strong narrow moat due to its extensive network infrastructure and customer base in telecommunications. It benefits from some pricing power and economies of scale, but faces regulatory and competitive 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 Liberty Global might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Liberty Global  (WBO:LBTC) 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

Liberty Global Moat Score Related Terms

WBO:LBTC vs KYIV, TDS, AD: Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Liberty Global'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.

Liberty Global Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Liberty Global's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Liberty Global (WBO:LBTC) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 01, 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, Liberty Global ranks #18 out of 388 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 4.6%.
Is Liberty Global's Moat Score too high?
Liberty Global's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #18 out of 388 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Liberty Global has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liberty Global's Moat Score compare to KYIV and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #18 out of 388 companies for Moat Score. This places Liberty Global 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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. Liberty Global'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 Liberty Global stock overvalued right now?
Liberty Global (WBO:LBTC) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.55, compared to a current price of €8.11 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Liberty Global's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Liberty Global (WBO:LBTC), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 01, 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 Liberty Global (WBO:LBTC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liberty Global stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.11 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.55.

Key valuation signals for WBO:LBTC:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €9.55 vs. price of €8.11 (15.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Liberty Global Business Description

Other Exchanges LBTYK:USALBTYB:USALBTYA:USA
Address 2 Church Street, Clarendon House, Hamilton, BMU, HM 11
Liberty Global is a holding company with interests in European telecom companies in the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, and Slovakia. Liberty owns the main cable network in each of these geographies and has pursued a strategy since 2016 to merge or partner with mobile network operators to be able to offer converged services. Liberty also owns minority stakes in other media, entertainment, and cloud companies.
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