Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings (ASX:NEC) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


ASX:NEC Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Ltd ASX:NEC
73 GF Score
Price A$0.88
GF Value A$1.34
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Moat Score?

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings ASX:NEC 73 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:NEC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.34 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Media - Diversified companies, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings ranks better than 93.57% on this metric.

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings has Narrow Moat: Nine Entertainment has a modest moat with a strong brand in Australian media and a significant distribution network. However, the rapidly changing media landscape and competition from digital platforms limit its ability to maintain a stronger 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 Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings  (ASX:NEC) 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

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

ASX:NEC vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Moat Score Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings'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.

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Moat Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings (ASX:NEC) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 29, 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, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings ranks #67 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings ranks #67 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings' Moat Score compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings ranks #67 out of 1042 companies for Moat Score. This places Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings in the top 6% 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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. Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings (ASX:NEC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.34, compared to a current price of A$0.88 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings (ASX:NEC), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 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 Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings (ASX:NEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.88 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.34. GuruFocus considers Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:NEC:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: A$1.34 vs. price of A$0.88 (34.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges NNMTF:USA
Address 1 Denison Street, Level 9, North Sydney, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2060
Nine Entertainment is the largest media conglomerate in Australia. It operates Nine Network, a free-to-air TV network across five capital cities, as well as in a number of regional areas. It owns 9Now, a leading broadcast video on demand, or BVOD, business. Its publishing unit is the second-largest newspaper group in Australia with key mastheads such as Australian Financial Review, Sydney Morning Herald, and The Age. Nine also operates a leading domestic-owned subscription video on demand, or SVOD, business in Australia called Stan, and a talk-based radio network. In March 2026, Nine completed the purchase of outdoor advertising entity QMS Media for AUD 850 million.
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