YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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BSP:YDUQ3 YDUQS Participacoes SA BSP:YDUQ3
82 GF Score
Price R$8.26
GF Value R$14.43
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is YDUQS Participacoes Moat Score?

YDUQS Participacoes has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

YDUQS Participacoes has

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 YDUQS Participacoes might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

YDUQS Participacoes  (BSP:YDUQ3) 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

YDUQS Participacoes Moat Score Related Terms

BSP:YDUQ3
82GF Score
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Is YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YDUQS Participacoes stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$8.26 is trading 42.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$14.43. GuruFocus considers YDUQS Participacoes to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:YDUQ3:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: R$14.43 vs. price of R$8.26 (42.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs

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YDUQS Participacoes Business Description

Address Avenida Venezuela, 4200-Bloco 11, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRA, 22640102
YDUQS Participacoes SA is a Brazilian education company that focuses on postsecondary education. The company operates universities, colleges, and distance learning campuses across the country, with over 90 locations across 22 Brazilian states. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional designation programs to its students. Estacio Participacoes attracts middle- and lower-income workers across the country to its educational programs and enrolls over 500,000 students annually. Approximately 75% of enrollees study at the company's on-campus locations, which drive the majority of revenue for the company. Geographically, Estacio Participacoes operates the majority of its campuses around Rio de Janeiro.
82GF Score

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R$8.26
Price
R$14.43
GF Value