Virgin Galactic Holdings (FRA:0QL0) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


FRA:0QL0 Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc FRA:0QL0
66 GF Score
Price €2.57
GF Value €4.09
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Virgin Galactic Holdings Moat Score?

Virgin Galactic Holdings FRA:0QL0 -3.81% 66 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:0QL0 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Aerospace & Defense companies, Virgin Galactic Holdings ranks better than 82.76% on this metric.

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

Virgin Galactic Holdings has Narrow Moat: Virgin Galactic has a discernible but modest moat due to its pioneering position in commercial space travel and some proprietary technology. However, it faces high competition and lacks strong customer switching costs or regulatory barriers.

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 Virgin Galactic Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Virgin Galactic Holdings  (FRA:0QL0) 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

Virgin Galactic Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:0QL0 vs ISSC, BUKS, POWW: Moat Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Virgin Galactic 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.

Virgin Galactic Holdings Moat Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Virgin Galactic Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Virgin Galactic Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Virgin Galactic Holdings (FRA:0QL0) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 02, 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, Virgin Galactic Holdings ranks #60 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Virgin Galactic Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Virgin Galactic Holdings' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Virgin Galactic Holdings ranks #60 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Virgin Galactic Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virgin Galactic Holdings' Moat Score compare to ISSC and BUKS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Virgin Galactic Holdings ranks #60 out of 348 companies for Moat Score. This places Virgin Galactic Holdings in the top 17% 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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. Virgin Galactic 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virgin Galactic Holdings (FRA:0QL0) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.09, compared to a current price of €2.57 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Virgin Galactic Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings (FRA:0QL0), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings (FRA:0QL0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virgin Galactic Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.57 is trading 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.09. GuruFocus considers Virgin Galactic Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0QL0:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €4.09 vs. price of €2.57 (37.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0QL0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Virgin Galactic Holdings Business Description

Address 1700 Flight Way, Tustin, CA, USA, 92782
Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc is a United States-based vertically integrated aerospace company pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals & researchers, and it also manufactures air and space vehicles. Using technologies, the company is developing a spaceflight system designed to offer its customers a multi-day and transformative experience. This culminates in a spaceflight that includes views of Earth from space and several minutes of weightlessness that will launch from Spaceport America, New Mexico.
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