AMBO (Ambow Education Holding) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 28, 2026)

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AMBO Ambow Education Holding Ltd AMBO
44 GF Score
Price $2.09
GF Value $1.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ambow Education Holding Moat Score?

Ambow Education Holding AMBO 44 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates AMBO with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 262 Education companies, Ambow Education Holding ranks better than 89.31% on this metric.

Ambow Education Holding has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Ambow Education Holding has No Moat: Ambow Education faces intense competition in the education sector with limited differentiation. It lacks strong brand loyalty, significant customer switching costs, or regulatory barriers, resulting in a weak competitive position.

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 Ambow Education Holding might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Ambow Education Holding  (AMEX:AMBO) 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

Ambow Education Holding Moat Score Related Terms

AMBO vs WAFU, ASPU, EEIQ: Moat Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Ambow Education Holding'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.

Ambow Education Holding Moat Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ambow Education Holding's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ambow Education Holding's Moat Score falls into.


AMBO
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Ambow Education Holding Ltd AMBO
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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Ambow Education Holding (AMBO) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 28, 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, Ambow Education Holding ranks #28 out of 262 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Ambow Education Holding's Moat Score too high?
Ambow Education Holding's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Ambow Education Holding ranks #28 out of 262 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ambow Education Holding has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambow Education Holding's Moat Score compare to WAFU and ASPU?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Ambow Education Holding ranks #28 out of 262 companies for Moat Score. This places Ambow Education Holding in the top 11% 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 an Education company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Education 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. Ambow Education Holding's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambow Education Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambow Education Holding (AMBO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.48, compared to a current price of $2.09 — trading 41.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Ambow Education Holding's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Ambow Education Holding (AMBO), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 28, 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 Ambow Education Holding (AMBO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambow Education Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.09 is trading 41.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.48. GuruFocus considers Ambow Education Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AMBO:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $1.48 vs. price of $2.09 (41.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Ambow Education Holding Business Description

Address 10080 N. Wolfe Road, Suite SW3 - 200, Cupertino, CA, USA, 95014
Ambow Education Holding Ltd is an AI-driven technology educational company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is developing a new HybriU AI Digital Education Solution that transforms the educational environment, bridging the gap between traditional methods and the future of digital learning. The solution combines sophisticated software and hardware to create an AI-powered digital and hybrid classroom, designed to enhance educational delivery and engagement. In addition, the group offers high-quality, individualized, and dynamic career education services and products through the operation of its for-profit colleges. Substantially the majority of the group's revenues are derived from the United States, based on the geographical locations where services are provided to customers.
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