Alcon (XSWX:ALCE) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XSWX:ALCE Alcon Inc XSWX:ALCE
53 GF Score
Price CHF55.60
GF Value CHF73.46
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Alcon Moat Score?

Alcon XSWX:ALCE +3.65% 53 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ALCE with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF73.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 846 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Alcon ranks better than 98.94% on this metric.

Alcon has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Alcon has Wide Moat: Alcon possesses a strong brand, significant R&D capabilities, and economies of scale in the eye care industry. Its durable cost advantages and innovation support a wide 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 Alcon might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Alcon  (XSWX:ALCE) 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

Alcon Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:ALCE vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Alcon'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.

Alcon Moat Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Alcon's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Alcon (XSWX:ALCE) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 25, 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, Alcon ranks #9 out of 846 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Alcon's Moat Score too high?
Alcon's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Alcon ranks #9 out of 846 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alcon has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alcon's Moat Score compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Alcon ranks #9 out of 846 companies for Moat Score. This places Alcon 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 a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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. Alcon's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alcon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcon (XSWX:ALCE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF73.46, compared to a current price of CHF55.60 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Alcon's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 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 Alcon (XSWX:ALCE), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 25, 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 Alcon (XSWX:ALCE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcon stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF55.60 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF73.46. GuruFocus considers Alcon to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:ALCE:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: CHF73.46 vs. price of CHF55.60 (24.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Alcon Business Description

Address Chemin de Blandonnet 8, Vernier, Geneva, CHE, 1214
Alcon is one of the leading visioncare companies in the world. Following nine years as a Novartis subsidiary, it was spun off as a public company in April 2019. Alcon operates in two segments: visioncare and surgical. Visioncare comprises contact lenses, lenscare solutions, and a suite of ocular health products. With brands like Dailies, Total1, and Air Optix, Alcon controls about one fourth of the US contact lens market. Surgical comprises intraocular lenses, ophthalmic surgical equipment, and consumables used during surgeries. Its main products include Centurion, a phacoemulsification device used during cataract surgeries, and a portfolio of IOLs including PanOptix and Vivity. Alcon has one of the largest installed bases of eye surgical equipment in the world.
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