SkyCity Entertainment Group (ASX:SKC) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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ASX:SKC SkyCity Entertainment Group Ltd ASX:SKC
40 GF Score
Price A$0.52
GF Value A$0.86
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is SkyCity Entertainment Group Moat Score?

SkyCity Entertainment Group ASX:SKC -6.31% 40 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:SKC with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 873 Travel & Leisure companies, SkyCity Entertainment Group ranks better than 88.77% on this metric.

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

SkyCity Entertainment Group has Narrow Moat: SkyCity Entertainment Group Ltd has a discernible but modest moat due to its established brand and customer loyalty in the entertainment sector. However, it faces regulatory challenges and lacks significant cost advantages or intellectual property.

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 SkyCity Entertainment Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

SkyCity Entertainment Group  (ASX:SKC) 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

SkyCity Entertainment Group Moat Score Related Terms

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

For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, SkyCity 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.

SkyCity Entertainment Group Moat Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
SkyCity Entertainment Group (ASX:SKC) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 24, 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, SkyCity Entertainment Group ranks #98 out of 873 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is SkyCity Entertainment Group's Moat Score too high?
SkyCity Entertainment Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, SkyCity Entertainment Group ranks #98 out of 873 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SkyCity Entertainment Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SkyCity Entertainment Group's Moat Score compare to LVS and MGM?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, SkyCity Entertainment Group ranks #98 out of 873 companies for Moat Score. This places SkyCity Entertainment Group 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 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. SkyCity Entertainment Group'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 SkyCity Entertainment Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SkyCity Entertainment Group (ASX:SKC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.86, compared to a current price of A$0.52 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. SkyCity Entertainment Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 SkyCity Entertainment Group (ASX:SKC), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 24, 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 SkyCity Entertainment Group (ASX:SKC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SkyCity Entertainment Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.52 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.86. GuruFocus considers SkyCity Entertainment Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:SKC:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: A$0.86 vs. price of A$0.52 (39.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 5 warning signs

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

SkyCity Entertainment Group Business Description

Address 99 Albert Street, Level 13, P.O. Box 6443, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
SkyCity Entertainment operates a number of casino-hotel complexes across Australia and New Zealand. The flagship property is SkyCity Auckland, the holder and operator of an exclusive casino licence (expiring in 2048) in New Zealand's most populous city. The company also owns smaller casinos in Hamilton and Queenstown. In Australia, the company operates SkyCity Adelaide (exclusive licence expiring in 2035).
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