Bechtle AG (XSWX:BC8) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


XSWX:BC8 Bechtle AG XSWX:BC8
77 GF Score
Price CHF28.46
GF Value CHF38.17
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Bechtle AG Moat Score?

Bechtle AG XSWX:BC8 77 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BC8 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF38.17. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,848 Software companies, Bechtle AG ranks better than 97.89% on this metric.

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

Bechtle AG has Narrow Moat: Bechtle AG has a strong narrow moat due to its market leadership in IT services in Europe, supported by economies of scale and a robust distribution network. The company benefits from customer loyalty and switching costs due to integrated IT solutions, but lacks significant global dominance or unique IP to warrant 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 Bechtle AG might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Bechtle AG  (XSWX:BC8) 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

Bechtle AG Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:BC8 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Moat Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Bechtle 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.

Bechtle AG Moat Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Bechtle AG's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bechtle AG'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?
Bechtle AG (XSWX:BC8) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 27, 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, Bechtle AG ranks #60 out of 2848 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is Bechtle AG's Moat Score too high?
Bechtle AG's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Bechtle AG ranks #60 out of 2848 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bechtle AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bechtle AG's Moat Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Bechtle AG ranks #60 out of 2848 companies for Moat Score. This places Bechtle AG in the top 2% 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 Software company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Software 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. Bechtle 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 Bechtle AG stock overvalued right now?
Bechtle AG (XSWX:BC8) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF38.17, compared to a current price of CHF28.46 — trading 25.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Bechtle AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Bechtle AG (XSWX:BC8), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 27, 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 Bechtle AG (XSWX:BC8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bechtle AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF28.46 is trading 25.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF38.17.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BC8:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: CHF38.17 vs. price of CHF28.46 (25.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BC8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Bechtle AG Business Description

Address Bechtle Platz 1, Neckarsulm, BW, DEU, 74172
Bechtle AG is an information technology provider with operations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other European countries. The company's customers are mainly in the industrial, trade, financial, and public sectors. The company operates through four reportable segments; Germany, France, Benelux, and Other Europe. It generates maximum of its revenue from the Germany segment. The company offers its customers IT hardware, software, solutions and services in 14 European countries, with Germany being the main market.
77GF Score

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