Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


XKLS:6888 Axiata Group Bhd XKLS:6888
64 GF Score
Price RM2.08
GF Value RM1.80
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Axiata Group Bhd Moat Score?

Axiata Group Bhd XKLS:6888 -0.48% 64 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6888 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 387 Telecommunication Services companies, Axiata Group Bhd ranks better than 95.35% on this metric.

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

Axiata Group Bhd has Axiata Group has a narrow moat with strong market presence in telecommunications across Asia. It benefits from regulatory barriers, network effects, and customer switching costs, but faces competition from other major telecom operators.

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 Axiata Group Bhd might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Axiata Group Bhd  (XKLS:6888) 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

Axiata Group Bhd Moat Score Related Terms

XKLS:6888 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Axiata Group Bhd'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.

Axiata Group Bhd Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Axiata Group Bhd's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 08, 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, Axiata Group Bhd ranks #18 out of 387 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is Axiata Group Bhd's Moat Score too high?
Axiata Group Bhd's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Axiata Group Bhd ranks #18 out of 387 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Axiata Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axiata Group Bhd's Moat Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Axiata Group Bhd ranks #18 out of 387 companies for Moat Score. This places Axiata Group Bhd 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. Axiata Group Bhd'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 Axiata Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.80, compared to a current price of RM2.08 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Axiata Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 08, 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 Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axiata Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.08 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.80. GuruFocus considers Axiata Group Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:6888:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: RM1.80 vs. price of RM2.08 (15.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6888 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Axiata Group Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges AXXTF:USA
Address 9 Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, Level 30, Axiata Tower, Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50470
Axiata Group Bhd is a telecommunications company. The business segment of the company is the Digital telco/Mobile segment, which includes the provision of mobile services and other services such as the provision of interconnect services, sale of devices, pay television transmission services, broadband services, digital business, and others; the Digital segment is engaged in the multimedia advertising, creative content, e-commerce enablement; Infrastructure segment is engaged in the provision of telecommunication infrastructure and related services; and Others comprise investment holding entities, financing entities and other operating companies providing other services including digital business and fibre optic transmission.
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