Megaport (ASX:MP1) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


ASX:MP1 Megaport Ltd ASX:MP1
79 GF Score
Price A$20.26
GF Value A$16.70
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Megaport Moat Score?

Megaport ASX:MP1 -3.29% 79 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:MP1 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of A$16.70 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,845 Software companies, Megaport ranks better than 94.8% on this metric.

Megaport has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Megaport has Narrow Moat: Megaport Ltd has a solid narrow moat due to its strong network effects in the cloud connectivity space and moderate customer switching costs. While it has a growing market share, it lacks significant regulatory barriers or exclusive licenses that would elevate it to a wide moat.

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 Megaport might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Megaport  (ASX:MP1) 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

Megaport Moat Score Related Terms

ASX:MP1 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Megaport'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.

Megaport Moat Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Megaport's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Megaport (ASX:MP1) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 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, Megaport ranks #148 out of 2845 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Megaport's Moat Score too high?
Megaport's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Megaport ranks #148 out of 2845 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Megaport has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Megaport's Moat Score compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Megaport ranks #148 out of 2845 companies for Moat Score. This places Megaport in the top 5% 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 Software company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Software 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. Megaport's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Megaport stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Megaport (ASX:MP1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$16.70, compared to a current price of A$20.26 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Megaport's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Megaport (ASX:MP1), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 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 Megaport (ASX:MP1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Megaport stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$20.26 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$16.70. GuruFocus considers Megaport to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:MP1:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: A$16.70 vs. price of A$20.26 (21.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MP1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Megaport Business Description

Other Exchanges MGPPF:USA92J:Germany
Address 825 Ann Street, Level 3, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, QLD, AUS, 4006
Megaport is one of the world's largest software-defined network service providers, enabling around 3,000 enterprise customers to connect to over 1,000 data centers throughout the world. Megaport's services mostly revolve around enabling enterprises to connect to cloud service providers, like Amazon Web Services, but it also offers services to enable businesses to connect across multiple data centers, to internet exchanges, and to buy compute capacity.
79GF Score

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