Sirius XM Holdings (FRA:3HY) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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FRA:3HY Sirius XM Holdings Inc FRA:3HY
71 GF Score
Price €26.80
GF Value €23.13
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Sirius XM Holdings Moat Score?

Sirius XM Holdings FRA:3HY +1.52% 71 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:3HY with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,036 Media - Diversified companies, Sirius XM Holdings ranks better than 99.52% on this metric.

Sirius XM Holdings has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Sirius XM Holdings has Wide Moat: Sirius XM Holdings Inc has a wide moat due to its strong brand, significant customer switching costs, and exclusive content. The company's dominant position in satellite radio and pricing power support its durable competitive advantages.

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 Sirius XM Holdings might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Sirius XM Holdings  (FRA:3HY) 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

Sirius XM Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:3HY vs MSGS, LLYVA, PSKY: Moat Score Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Sirius XM 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.

Sirius XM Holdings Moat Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Sirius XM Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Sirius XM Holdings (FRA:3HY) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 18, 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, Sirius XM Holdings ranks #5 out of 1036 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is Sirius XM Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Sirius XM Holdings' current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Sirius XM Holdings ranks #5 out of 1036 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sirius XM Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sirius XM Holdings' Moat Score compare to MSGS and LLYVA?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Sirius XM Holdings ranks #5 out of 1036 companies for Moat Score. This places Sirius XM Holdings in the top 1% 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. Sirius XM Holdings's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sirius XM Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sirius XM Holdings (FRA:3HY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.13, compared to a current price of €26.80 — trading 15.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Sirius XM Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 11 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 Sirius XM Holdings (FRA:3HY), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 18, 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 Sirius XM Holdings (FRA:3HY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sirius XM Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €26.80 is trading 15.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.13. GuruFocus considers Sirius XM Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:3HY:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: €23.13 vs. price of €26.80 (15.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3HY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sirius XM Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges SIRI:USASIRI1:Mexico
Address 1221 Avenue of the Americas, 35th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10020
Sirius XM operates almost exclusively in the US through its SiriusXM and Pandora audio services. SiriusXM is primarily a satellite radio service that offers nationwide coverage and mostly ad-free listening, with proprietary channels and exclusive content. It makes agreements with automakers to install its radios in vehicles and give trial services to vehicle buyers, which have traditionally fed its subscriber base. The company provides the service via a fleet of geostationary satellites it owns and operates and now offers a streaming SiriusXM option. Pandora, which accounts for a much smaller portion of revenue and profit, offers a subscription and ad-supported streaming music service that competes with industry giants such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music.
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