BALY (Ballys) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


BALY Ballys Corp BALY
57 GF Score
Price $13.71
GF Value $13.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Ballys Moat Score?

Ballys BALY +2.39% 57 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates BALY with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 879 Travel & Leisure companies, Ballys ranks better than 88.74% on this metric.

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

Ballys has Narrow Moat: Ballys Corp has a modest moat due to its brand strength and customer loyalty in the gaming industry. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant regulatory barriers or unique intellectual property, limiting its moat to a discernible but modest 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 Ballys might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Ballys  (NYSE:BALY) 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

Ballys Moat Score Related Terms

BALY vs MSC, FLL, CPHC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Ballys'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.

Ballys Moat Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Ballys'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?
Ballys (BALY) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 30, 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, Ballys ranks #99 out of 879 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Ballys' Moat Score too high?
Ballys' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Ballys ranks #99 out of 879 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ballys has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ballys' Moat Score compare to MSC and FLL?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Ballys ranks #99 out of 879 companies for Moat Score. This places Ballys 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. Ballys'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 Ballys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ballys (BALY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.21, compared to a current price of $13.71 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Ballys' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Ballys (BALY), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 30, 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 Ballys (BALY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ballys stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $13.71 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.21. GuruFocus considers Ballys to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BALY:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $13.21 vs. price of $13.71 (3.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Ballys Business Description

Address 100 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, USA, 02903
Ballys Corp is a gaming, hospitality, entertainment, and technology company operating across casino, interactive, and lottery markets. It provides physical and interactive gaming experiences, including casino gaming, iGaming, sportsbook, online bingo, free-to-play games, and technology-driven lottery solutions. The company's segments include Casinos & Resorts, which generates maximum revenue and operates casino and resort properties, a horse racetrack, and a golf course; Bally's Intralot B2B, which provides lottery and technology services; Bally's Intralot B2C, which includes interactive gaming and lottery operations, including a UK casino; and North America Interactive, which includes sports betting and iGaming operations in the United States and Canada.
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