METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


WBO:MEO2 METRO AG WBO:MEO2
69 GF Score
Price €7.13
GF Value €7.34
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 10 Warning Signs
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What is METRO AG Moat Score?

METRO AG WBO:MEO2 -0.94% 69 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:MEO2 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 315 Retail - Defensive companies, METRO AG ranks better than 96.83% on this metric.

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

METRO AG has METRO AG has a strong distribution network and cost advantages due to scale. It holds a significant market position in wholesale, but faces competitive pressures and limited 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 METRO AG might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

METRO AG  (WBO:MEO2) 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

METRO AG Moat Score Related Terms

WBO:MEO2 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, METRO AG'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.

METRO AG Moat Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, METRO AG's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) 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, METRO AG ranks #10 out of 315 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is METRO AG's Moat Score too high?
METRO AG's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #10 out of 315 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, METRO AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does METRO AG's Moat Score compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #10 out of 315 companies for Moat Score. This places METRO AG in the top 3% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Defensive 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. METRO AG'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 METRO AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.34, compared to a current price of €7.13 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. METRO AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 10 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 METRO AG (WBO:MEO2), 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 METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.13 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.34. GuruFocus considers METRO AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:MEO2:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €7.34 vs. price of €7.13 (2.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:MEO2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

METRO AG Business Description

Other Exchanges B4B:Germany
Address Metro-Strasse 1, Dusseldorf, NW, DEU, 40235
METRO AG is an international food wholesaler operating in more than 30 countries under the METRO and MAKRO brands, serving as the central management holding company. The company provides food and non-food products to professional customers, mainly HoReCa and Traders, through a multichannel model that combines wholesale stores, delivery services, and digital solutions. Its offerings include assortments tailored to professional needs, digital services through DISH Digital Solutions, a B2B online marketplace via METRO MARKETS, and real estate activities through METRO PROPERTIES. METRO operates through the segments Germany, West, Russia, East, and Others, which include digital units and logistics, IT, and procurement services.
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