BYD (Boyd Gaming) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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BYD Boyd Gaming Corp BYD
87 GF Score
Price $84.83
GF Value $90.86
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Boyd Gaming Moat Score?

Boyd Gaming BYD -0.27% 87 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates BYD with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $90.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 876 Travel & Leisure companies, Boyd Gaming ranks better than 93.84% on this metric.

Boyd Gaming has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Boyd Gaming has Narrow Moat: Boyd Gaming Corp has a solid narrow moat due to its established brand in regional gaming markets and customer loyalty. It benefits from economies of scale and some regulatory barriers in the gaming industry. However, it lacks significant network effects and strong pricing power, limiting its moat to a narrow category.

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 Boyd Gaming might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Boyd Gaming  (NYSE:BYD) 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

Boyd Gaming Moat Score Related Terms

BYD vs CZR, MTN, HGV: Moat Score Comparison

For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Boyd Gaming'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.

Boyd Gaming Moat Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Boyd Gaming's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Boyd Gaming (BYD) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 03, 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, Boyd Gaming ranks #54 out of 876 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 6.2%.
Is Boyd Gaming's Moat Score too high?
Boyd Gaming's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Boyd Gaming ranks #54 out of 876 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Boyd Gaming has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boyd Gaming's Moat Score compare to CZR and MTN?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Boyd Gaming ranks #54 out of 876 companies for Moat Score. This places Boyd Gaming 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. Boyd Gaming'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 Boyd Gaming stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boyd Gaming (BYD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $90.86, compared to a current price of $84.83 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Boyd Gaming's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Boyd Gaming (BYD), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 03, 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 Boyd Gaming (BYD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boyd Gaming stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $84.83 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $90.86. GuruFocus considers Boyd Gaming to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BYD:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $90.86 vs. price of $84.83 (6.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Boyd Gaming Business Description

Other Exchanges BO5:Germany
Address 6465 South Rainbow Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 89118
Boyd Gaming Corp is a multi-jurisdictional gaming company. The company operates wholly-owned gaming entertainment properties (casino space, slot machines, table games, and hotel rooms) in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Geographical regions separate its business segments: Las Vegas Locals, Downtown Las Vegas, Midwest and South, and Online. The Midwest and South hold the key number of entertainment properties and generate the majority of the company's revenue.
87GF Score

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