The Star Entertainment Group (ASX:SGR) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


What is The Star Entertainment Group Moat Score?

The Star Entertainment Group ASX:SGR Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 02, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 877 Travel & Leisure companies, The Star Entertainment Group ranks better than 93.84% on this metric.

The Star Entertainment Group has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

The Star Entertainment Group has Narrow Moat: The Star Entertainment Group Ltd benefits from regulatory barriers and a strong brand in the Australian casino market. However, competition and limited pricing power constrain its moat to a solid narrow level.

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 The Star Entertainment Group might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

The Star Entertainment Group  (ASX:SGR) 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

The Star Entertainment Group Moat Score Related Terms

ASX:SGR vs LVS, MGM, WYNN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, The Star Entertainment Group'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.

The Star Entertainment Group Moat Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Star Entertainment Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Star Entertainment Group's Moat Score falls into.


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
The Star Entertainment Group (ASX:SGR) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 02, 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, The Star Entertainment Group ranks #54 out of 877 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 6.2%.
Is The Star Entertainment Group's Moat Score too high?
The Star Entertainment Group's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, The Star Entertainment Group ranks #54 out of 877 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does The Star Entertainment Group's Moat Score compare to LVS and MGM?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, The Star Entertainment Group ranks #54 out of 877 companies for Moat Score. This places The Star Entertainment Group 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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. The Star Entertainment Group'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 The Star Entertainment Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Star Entertainment Group (ASX:SGR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.13, compared to a current price of A$0.09 — trading 28.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. 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 The Star Entertainment Group (ASX:SGR), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 02, 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.

The Star Entertainment Group Business Description

Other Exchanges EHGRF:USAEE9:Germany
Address 159 William Street, Level 3, Brisbane, QLD, AUS, 4000
The Star Entertainment Group Ltd is an Australian-based company that operates and manages integrated resorts. The group comprises the following four operating segments: Sydney, Gold Coast, Treasury Brisbane, and The Star Brisbane. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Sydney segment, which comprises the Star Sydney's casino operations, including hotels, restaurants, bars, and other entertainment facilities.