Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


XSWX:NDAQ Nasdaq Inc XSWX:NDAQ
91 GF Score
Price CHF63.99
GF Value CHF63.12
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What is Nasdaq Moat Score?

Nasdaq XSWX:NDAQ -2.29% 91 Moat Score is 8 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:NDAQ with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF63.12. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Capital Markets companies, Nasdaq ranks better than 99.88% on this metric.

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

Nasdaq has Wide Moat: Nasdaq Inc has a robust wide moat due to its dominant market position, strong brand, and significant network effects. It benefits from high customer switching costs and regulatory barriers, 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 Nasdaq might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Nasdaq  (XSWX:NDAQ) 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

Nasdaq Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:NDAQ vs COIN, MSCI, CBOE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Nasdaq'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.

Nasdaq Moat Score vs Capital Markets Industry

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

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


XSWX:NDAQ
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 8 mean?
Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) has a Moat Score of 8 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, Nasdaq ranks #1 out of 838 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Nasdaq's Moat Score too high?
Nasdaq's current Moat Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, Nasdaq ranks #1 out of 838 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nasdaq has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nasdaq's Moat Score compare to COIN and MSCI?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Nasdaq ranks #1 out of 838 companies for Moat Score. This places Nasdaq 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 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. Nasdaq'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 Nasdaq stock overvalued right now?
Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) has a current Moat Score of 8. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF63.12, compared to a current price of CHF63.99 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 8. Nasdaq's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ), the current Moat Score is 8 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 Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nasdaq stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF63.99 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF63.12.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:NDAQ:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • GF Value™: CHF63.12 vs. price of CHF63.99 (1.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Nasdaq Business Description

Address 151 West 42nd Street, Floors 26, 27, 28, New York, NY, USA, 10036
Founded in 1971, Nasdaq is primarily known for its equity exchange, but in addition to its trading business (about 22.5% of sales), the company sells market and financial data to investors, offers Nasdaq-branded indexes, and lists companies through its capital access segment (42.5%). Nasdaq's newest segment, financial technology, was primarily constructed through the acquisitions of Verafin and Adenza and has expanded the company into capital management, financial crime, and regulatory compliance software (35%) as it seeks to become a diversified technology company.
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