Danone (XSWX:BN) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


XSWX:BN Danone SA XSWX:BN
70 GF Score
Price CHF62.26
GF Value CHF60.08
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Danone Moat Score?

Danone XSWX:BN 70 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF60.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,058 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Danone ranks better than 99.37% on this metric.

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

Danone has Wide Moat: Danone SA possesses a wide moat due to its strong brand strength, extensive distribution network, and significant economies of scale in the food and beverage industry. The company benefits from customer loyalty and pricing power, supported by consistent innovation and R&D capabilities.

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 Danone might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Danone  (XSWX:BN) 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

Danone Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:BN vs KHC, GIS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Danone'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.

Danone Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Danone's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Danone (XSWX:BN) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 24, 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, Danone ranks #13 out of 2058 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Danone's Moat Score too high?
Danone's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Danone ranks #13 out of 2058 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Danone has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Danone's Moat Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Danone ranks #13 out of 2058 companies for Moat Score. This places Danone 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Danone'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 Danone stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danone (XSWX:BN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF60.08, compared to a current price of CHF62.26 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Danone's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Danone (XSWX:BN), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 24, 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 Danone (XSWX:BN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danone stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF62.26 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF60.08. GuruFocus considers Danone to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BN:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: CHF60.08 vs. price of CHF62.26 (3.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Danone Business Description

Address 59-61 rue La Fayette, Paris, FRA, 75009
Danone is a global food and beverage industry leader with more than EUR 27 billion annual revenue. Its operations are organized into three broad segments: essential dairy and plant-based products, representing just over half of group revenue; specialized nutrition; and bottled water. The firm's portfolio includes well-known brands such as Danone/Dannon dairy products, Alpro plant-based dairy, Aptamil infant milk formula, Evian and Volvic bottled water, and leading medical nutrition brands.
70GF Score

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