Sonida Senior Living (FRA:13C0) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 27, 2026)

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FRA:13C0 Sonida Senior Living Inc FRA:13C0
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What is Sonida Senior Living Moat Score?

Sonida Senior Living FRA:13C0 -3.45% 50 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:13C0 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.93. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 669 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Sonida Senior Living ranks better than 84.45% on this metric.

Sonida Senior Living has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Sonida Senior Living has No Moat: Sonida Senior Living Inc faces intense competition in the senior living industry with low customer switching costs and limited pricing power. The company lacks significant market share, brand strength, or regulatory barriers that would provide a sustainable competitive advantage.

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 Sonida Senior Living might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Sonida Senior Living  (FRA:13C0) 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

Sonida Senior Living Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:13C0 vs ASTH, SGRY, AVAH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Sonida Senior Living'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.

Sonida Senior Living Moat Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Sonida Senior Living's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sonida Senior Living's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Sonida Senior Living (FRA:13C0) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 27, 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, Sonida Senior Living ranks #104 out of 669 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Sonida Senior Living's Moat Score too high?
Sonida Senior Living's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Sonida Senior Living ranks #104 out of 669 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sonida Senior Living has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonida Senior Living's Moat Score compare to ASTH and SGRY?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Sonida Senior Living ranks #104 out of 669 companies for Moat Score. This places Sonida Senior Living in the top 16% 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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. Sonida Senior Living's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonida Senior Living stock overvalued right now?
Sonida Senior Living (FRA:13C0) has a current Moat Score of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.93, compared to a current price of €33.60 — trading 110.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Sonida Senior Living's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 10 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 Sonida Senior Living (FRA:13C0), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 27, 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 Sonida Senior Living (FRA:13C0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonida Senior Living stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €33.60 is trading 110.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.93.

Key valuation signals for FRA:13C0:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €15.93 vs. price of €33.60 (110.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:13C0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sonida Senior Living Business Description

Other Exchanges SNDA:USA
Address 14755 Preston Road, Suite 810, Dallas, TX, USA, 75254
Sonida Senior Living Inc is an owner-operator of senior housing communities in the United States in terms of resident capacity. It provides senior living services to the elderly, including independent living, assisted living, Respite Care and Temporary Care Programs, Home Care Services, and memory care services. The company's objective is to provide value to residents by providing quality senior housing services at reasonable prices. The basic services offered by the company at its senior housing communities comprise meals, housekeeping, laundry, 24-hour staffing, transportation, social and recreational activities, and healthcare monitoring.
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