Planet Fitness (FRA:3PL) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


FRA:3PL Planet Fitness Inc FRA:3PL
80 GF Score
Price €45.09
GF Value €91.33
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Planet Fitness Moat Score?

Planet Fitness FRA:3PL -2.32% 80 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:3PL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €91.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 880 Travel & Leisure companies, Planet Fitness ranks better than 93.86% on this metric.

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

Planet Fitness has Narrow Moat: Planet Fitness has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand recognition and customer loyalty in the fitness industry. It benefits from economies of scale and a franchise model that supports a wide distribution network. However, it faces competition from other fitness chains, limiting its pricing power and market share dominance.

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 Planet Fitness might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.


Planet Fitness  (FRA:3PL) 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

Planet Fitness Moat Score Related Terms


FRA:3PL vs MAT, YETI, CALY: Moat Score Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Planet Fitness'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.


Planet Fitness Moat Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Planet Fitness's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Planet Fitness (FRA:3PL) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 29, 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, Planet Fitness ranks #54 out of 880 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is Planet Fitness' Moat Score too high?
Planet Fitness' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Planet Fitness ranks #54 out of 880 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Planet Fitness has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Planet Fitness' Moat Score compare to MAT and YETI?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Planet Fitness ranks #54 out of 880 companies for Moat Score. This places Planet Fitness 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. Planet Fitness'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 Planet Fitness stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Planet Fitness (FRA:3PL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €91.33, compared to a current price of €45.09 — trading 50.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Planet Fitness' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Planet Fitness (FRA:3PL), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 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 Planet Fitness (FRA:3PL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Planet Fitness stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €45.09 is trading 50.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €91.33. GuruFocus considers Planet Fitness to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:3PL:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €91.33 vs. price of €45.09 (50.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign

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Planet Fitness Business Description

Address 4 Liberty Lane West, Hampton, NH, USA, 03842
Planet Fitness Inc is a franchisor and operator of fitness centers in the United States. The company's reportable segments are Franchise, Corporate-owned stores, and Equipment. Franchise segment includes operations related to its franchising business in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico and Australia, Corporate-owned stores segment includes operations with respect to all corporate-owned stores throughout the United States and Canada, and The Equipment segment includes the sale of equipment to franchisee-owned stores in the U.S. The firm generates a majority of its revenue from the Corporate-owned stores segment.
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