ABB (XSWX:ABBN) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


XSWX:ABBN ABB Ltd XSWX:ABBN
80 GF Score
Price CHF84.52
GF Value CHF50.05
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is ABB Moat Score?

ABB XSWX:ABBN -2.54% 80 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ABBN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF50.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,041 Industrial Products companies, ABB ranks better than 98.95% on this metric.

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

ABB has Narrow Moat: ABB Ltd has a strong narrow moat due to its valuable intellectual property, economies of scale, and robust distribution network. The company benefits from brand strength and customer loyalty in industrial automation, but faces competition that limits its 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 ABB might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

ABB  (XSWX:ABBN) 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

ABB Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:ABBN vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, ABB'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.

ABB Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ABB's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ABB'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?
ABB (XSWX:ABBN) 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, ABB ranks #32 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is ABB's Moat Score too high?
ABB's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, ABB ranks #32 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ABB has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABB's Moat Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ABB ranks #32 out of 3041 companies for Moat Score. This places ABB in the top 1% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products 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. ABB'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 ABB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABB (XSWX:ABBN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF50.05, compared to a current price of CHF84.52 — trading 68.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. ABB's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 ABB (XSWX:ABBN), 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 ABB (XSWX:ABBN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF84.52 is trading 68.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF50.05. GuruFocus considers ABB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:ABBN:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: CHF50.05 vs. price of CHF84.52 (68.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs

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

ABB Business Description

Address Affolternstrasse 44, Zurich, CHE, 8050
ABB supplies electrical equipment and automation products. Founded in the late 19th century, the company was created out of the merger of two old industrial companies: ASEA and BBC. Its products include electrical equipment, industrial robots, and equipment used for industrial automation, sold via approximately 19 business divisions. ABB is the number-one or number-two supplier in two-thirds of its product segments.
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