International Consolidated Airlines Group (XMAD:IAG) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


XMAD:IAG International Consolidated Airlines Group SA XMAD:IAG
64 GF Score
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Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is International Consolidated Airlines Group Moat Score?

International Consolidated Airlines Group XMAD:IAG +0.58% 64 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates XMAD:IAG with a GF Score™ of 64/100 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,057 Transportation companies, International Consolidated Airlines Group ranks better than 87.98% on this metric.

International Consolidated Airlines Group has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

International Consolidated Airlines Group has Narrow Moat: The company benefits from a recognizable brand and some customer loyalty. However, the airline industry is highly competitive with low switching costs and limited pricing power. Regulatory barriers and economies of scale provide modest advantages, justifying a discernible but modest moat.

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 International Consolidated Airlines Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

International Consolidated Airlines Group  (XMAD:IAG) 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

International Consolidated Airlines Group Moat Score Related Terms

XMAD:IAG vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Moat Score Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, International Consolidated Airlines Group'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.

International Consolidated Airlines Group Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, International Consolidated Airlines Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where International Consolidated Airlines Group's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
International Consolidated Airlines Group (XMAD:IAG) has a Moat Score of 4 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, International Consolidated Airlines Group ranks #127 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is International Consolidated Airlines Group's Moat Score too high?
International Consolidated Airlines Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, International Consolidated Airlines Group ranks #127 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, International Consolidated Airlines Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Consolidated Airlines Group's Moat Score compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, International Consolidated Airlines Group ranks #127 out of 1057 companies for Moat Score. This places International Consolidated Airlines Group in the top 12% 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 Transportation company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Transportation 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. International Consolidated Airlines Group's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Consolidated Airlines Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Consolidated Airlines Group (XMAD:IAG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The current Moat Score is 4. International Consolidated Airlines Group'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 International Consolidated Airlines Group (XMAD:IAG), the current Moat Score is 4 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.

International Consolidated Airlines Group Business Description

Address Speedbird Way, Waterside (HAA2), PO Box 365, Harmondsworth, GBR, UB7 0GB
International Airlines Group is a European airline group flying under the British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Vueling brands. The group's main airport hubs are London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Madrid, Barcelona, and Dublin. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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