BNP Paribas (XSWX:BNP) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


XSWX:BNP BNP Paribas XSWX:BNP
64 GF Score
Price CHF92.68
GF Value CHF67.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is BNP Paribas Moat Score?

BNP Paribas XSWX:BNP 64 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BNP with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF67.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,613 Banks companies, BNP Paribas ranks better than 99.44% on this metric.

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

BNP Paribas has Wide Moat: BNP Paribas has a strong market position with significant customer switching costs and brand strength. It benefits from regulatory barriers and a superior distribution network, providing it with durable competitive advantages.

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

BNP Paribas  (XSWX:BNP) 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

BNP Paribas Moat Score Related Terms

BNP Paribas Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, BNP Paribas'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.

BNP Paribas Moat Score vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, BNP Paribas's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
BNP Paribas (XSWX:BNP) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 30, 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, BNP Paribas ranks #9 out of 1613 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is BNP Paribas' Moat Score too high?
BNP Paribas' current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, BNP Paribas ranks #9 out of 1613 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BNP Paribas has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BNP Paribas' Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, BNP Paribas ranks #9 out of 1613 companies for Moat Score. This places BNP Paribas 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 Banks company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Banks 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. BNP Paribas'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 BNP Paribas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BNP Paribas (XSWX:BNP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF67.48, compared to a current price of CHF92.68 — trading 37.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. BNP Paribas' 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 BNP Paribas (XSWX:BNP), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 30, 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 BNP Paribas (XSWX:BNP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BNP Paribas stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF92.68 is trading 37.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF67.48. GuruFocus considers BNP Paribas to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BNP:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: CHF67.48 vs. price of CHF92.68 (37.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

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

BNP Paribas Business Description

Address 16, Boulevard Des Italiens, Paris, FRA, 75009
The merger of Banque Nationale de Paris and Paribas created BNP Paribas in 2000, making it the largest publicly traded bank in France. Although BNP Paribas has operations in about 80 countries, it considers France, Italy, and Belgium to be its home markets.
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