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Natwest Group PLC
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Economic Moat

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Market Cap

32.7B GBX

Industry

Banking

NatWest Group PLC, one of the titans in UK banking, has evolved through an intriguing history that reflects the broader transformations in the financial sector. Emerging in its current form in 2020 after a strategic rebranding of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group, NatWest stands firmly rooted in traditional banking services, catering to a diverse clientele ranging from retail to corporate sectors. The retail division functions through a network of branches and digital platforms, offering services like current accounts, mortgages, and personal loans. This arm grants the bank a wide customer base, capitalizing on the stability and reliability that come with a well-established retail presence. On the other hand, its commercial and institutional banking segments support small and medium-sized enterprises and larger corporations with credit services, cash management, and risk management solutions. NatWest leverages its expansive presence and comprehensive product offerings to achieve scale and efficiency, fostering revenue primarily through interest from lending and through various service fees. The pulse of NatWest's operations also synchronizes with contemporary shifts in banking, especially through its commitment to digital transformation. Embracing technology, the group has been innovating through its online and mobile banking platforms, which are crucial in enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. As digital interactions become more pervasive, the bank intriguingly flags its capacity to adapt both through internal modernization and strategic partnerships with fintech firms. Despite the inherent risks in banking, such as credit risk and regulatory challenges, NatWest consistently seeks to manage these through robust risk management frameworks and adherence to regulatory requirements. Its focus on sustainability and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy adds another layer to its strategic vision, aiming to create long-term value not just for shareholders but for society at large. The narrative of NatWest is thus not just about its financial matrix but also about its role in supporting economic stability and innovation in the UK and beyond.

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Economic Moat is a concept popularized by Warren Buffett to describe a company's durable competitive advantage. It represents the 'moat' that protects a company from competitors and helps it sustain profitability over the long term. Our analysis of the past 10 years showed that companies with a wide economic moat significantly outperformed the market, delivering +645% returns compared to +189% for the S&P 500.

Our research into Economic Moat performance spans the past 10 years and focuses on companies with a wide economic moat. For this analysis, we calculated the average stock price returns of these companies, comparing them to the performance of the S&P 500 index over the same period.

The results were compelling: wide moat stocks achieved a remarkable +645% average return, compared to +188% for the broader market. This difference highlights the long-term benefits of investing in businesses that can maintain their market position and pricing power over time.

Note: This research does not account for survivorship bias. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Determining whether a company has an economic moat requires both a deep dive into financial metrics and a qualitative assessment of its competitive position. Our analysts conduct a rigorous evaluation that focuses on identifying structural advantages that enable a company to sustain profitability and defend its market share over the long term.

The process begins with an analysis of a company’s historical financial performance. We assess how consistently the company has generated returns above its cost of capital and whether those returns have been stable or improving. However, financial performance alone doesn’t reveal the full picture. To understand the sources of these advantages, we evaluate five key drivers of economic moats:

Network Effect: We analyze whether the value of a company’s product or service grows as its user base expands. Platforms like payment systems or marketplaces benefit from this self-reinforcing.

Switching Costs: We assess whether customers face significant costs or disruptions when switching to a competitor’s product or service. High switching costs create customer stickiness and provide pricing power.

Intangible Assets: Strong brands, patents, and regulatory licenses can protect a company’s market position by creating barriers for competitors or enabling premium pricing. For example, a well-recognized consumer brand may command higher customer loyalty and margins.

Efficient scale: Occurs when a market is optimally served by one or a few players, making it unprofitable for new entrants to compete. This typically happens in industries with high fixed costs or geographic constraints, such as utilities or pipelines.

Cost Advantage: Companies with structural cost advantages can produce goods or services at a lower cost than their competitors, enabling them to offer competitive pricing or maintain higher margins. These advantages often arise from economies of scale, superior supply chain management, or proprietary technology. Firms like Walmart leverage their massive scale to negotiate better terms with suppliers, allowing them to undercut competitors on price.

By examining these factors in combination with a company’s financial performance and market positioning, we classify each company into one of three categories:

This rigorous evaluation ensures that our moat ratings are both comprehensive and reliable, giving investors the tools they need to make well-informed, long-term decisions.

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