Deutsche Boerse AG (XSWX:DB1) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


XSWX:DB1 Deutsche Boerse AG XSWX:DB1
94 GF Score
Price CHF225.40
GF Value CHF217.37
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What is Deutsche Boerse AG Moat Score?

Deutsche Boerse AG XSWX:DB1 -0.97% 94 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DB1 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF217.37. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Capital Markets companies, Deutsche Boerse AG ranks better than 98.69% on this metric.

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

Deutsche Boerse AG has Wide Moat: Deutsche Boerse AG has a wide moat due to its dominant position in financial markets infrastructure, benefiting from network effects, regulatory barriers, and strong brand strength. It possesses durable cost advantages and significant 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 Deutsche Boerse AG might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Deutsche Boerse AG  (XSWX:DB1) 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

Deutsche Boerse AG Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:DB1 vs SPGI, CME, MCO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Deutsche Boerse 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.

Deutsche Boerse AG Moat Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Deutsche Boerse AG's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Deutsche Boerse AG's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Deutsche Boerse AG (XSWX:DB1) has a Moat Score of 7 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, Deutsche Boerse AG ranks #11 out of 841 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Deutsche Boerse AG's Moat Score too high?
Deutsche Boerse AG's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Boerse AG ranks #11 out of 841 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Deutsche Boerse AG has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Boerse AG's Moat Score compare to SPGI and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Deutsche Boerse AG ranks #11 out of 841 companies for Moat Score. This places Deutsche Boerse AG 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Capital Markets 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. Deutsche Boerse AG'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 Deutsche Boerse AG stock overvalued right now?
Deutsche Boerse AG (XSWX:DB1) has a current Moat Score of 7. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF217.37, compared to a current price of CHF225.40 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Deutsche Boerse AG's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Deutsche Boerse AG (XSWX:DB1), the current Moat Score is 7 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 Deutsche Boerse AG (XSWX:DB1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Boerse AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF225.40 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF217.37.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:DB1:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: CHF217.37 vs. price of CHF225.40 (3.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:DB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Deutsche Boerse AG Business Description

Address Mergenthalerallee 61, The Cube, Eschborn, Frankfurt, HE, DEU, 65760
Deutsche Börse is a financial exchange company headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. The company primarily generates revenue through its Eurex and Clearstream segments. Eurex allows for the trading and clearing of derivatives. Clearstream offers custody and settlement services for domestic and international securities, as well as collateral management services. Other segments are Xetra, which generates revenue through trading and clearing cash equities, STOXX (an index business), and several others.
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