CCO (Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 13, 2026)

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CCO Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc CCO
67 GF Score
Price $2.32
GF Value $1.94
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Moat Score?

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings CCO -3.73% 67 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates CCO with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,031 Media - Diversified companies, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings ranks better than 93.5% on this metric.

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

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings has Narrow Moat: Clear Channel Outdoor has a discernible moat due to its established distribution network and market presence. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong pricing power or proprietary technology.

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 Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings  (NYSE:CCO) 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

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

CCO vs CRTO, EEX, EVC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings'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.

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Moat Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings'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?
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (CCO) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 13, 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, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings ranks #67 out of 1031 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings ranks #67 out of 1031 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' Moat Score compare to CRTO and EEX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings ranks #67 out of 1031 companies for Moat Score. This places Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings in the top 7% 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings'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 Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (CCO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.94, compared to a current price of $2.32 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (CCO), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 13, 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 Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (CCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.32 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.94. GuruFocus considers Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CCO:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $1.94 vs. price of $2.32 (19.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Business Description

Address 4830 North Loop 1604 West, Suite 111, San Antonio, TX, USA, 78249
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc is a provider of out-of-home advertising solutions. The company offers advertisers an opportunity to reach mass audiences across various high-traffic public spaces, by using its diverse portfolio of assets including roadside billboards, street furniture, and airport displays. Its reportable segments are; America (U.S. operations excluding airports), Airports (U.S. and Caribbean airport operations), and Other. A majority of its revenue is generated from the America segment which generates revenue from the sale of advertising on printed and digital out-of-home advertising displays such as bulletins, posters, street furniture, and others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States followed by Singapore.
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