Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


XSWX:DTE Deutsche Telekom AG XSWX:DTE
79 GF Score
Price CHF22.51
GF Value CHF26.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Deutsche Telekom AG Moat Score?

Deutsche Telekom AG XSWX:DTE -10.39% 79 Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DTE with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF26.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 389 Telecommunication Services companies, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks better than 99.74% on this metric.

Deutsche Telekom AG has the Moat Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Deutsche Telekom AG has Wide Moat: Deutsche Telekom AG has a robust wide moat due to its dominant market position in Europe, strong brand, and significant customer switching costs. The company benefits from economies of scale, regulatory barriers, and a superior distribution network, ensuring 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 Deutsche Telekom AG might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Deutsche Telekom AG  (XSWX:DTE) 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 Telekom AG Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:DTE vs TMUS, VZ, T: Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Deutsche Telekom 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 Telekom AG Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Deutsche Telekom AG's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 8 mean?
Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) has a Moat Score of 8 as of Jul. 01, 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 Telekom AG ranks #1 out of 389 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Deutsche Telekom AG's Moat Score too high?
Deutsche Telekom AG's current Moat Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks #1 out of 389 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Deutsche Telekom AG has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Telekom AG's Moat Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks #1 out of 389 companies for Moat Score. This places Deutsche Telekom AG in the top 0% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Telekom AG's current Moat Score is 8. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Telekom AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF26.54, compared to a current price of CHF22.51 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 8. Deutsche Telekom AG's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE), the current Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 01, 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 Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Telekom AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF22.51 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF26.54. GuruFocus considers Deutsche Telekom AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:DTE:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • GF Value™: CHF26.54 vs. price of CHF22.51 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Deutsche Telekom AG Business Description

Address Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 140, Bonn, DEU, 53113
Deutsche Telekom is Germany's incumbent telecom operator and remains the dominant player in mobile and fixed markets. It also owns a controlling stake in T-Mobile US—one of three primary wireless carriers in the United States—which merged with Sprint in 2020, consolidating the market from four to three operators. Aside from its two core markets, Deutsche Telekom operates in several Central European countries and holds an IT arm (Systems Solutions).
79GF Score

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