Research Solutions (FRA:61I) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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FRA:61I Research Solutions Inc FRA:61I
69 GF Score
Price €1.91
GF Value €2.33
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Research Solutions Moat Score?

Research Solutions FRA:61I +2.69% 69 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:61I with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,831 Software companies, Research Solutions ranks better than 90.07% on this metric.

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

Research Solutions has Narrow Moat: Research Solutions Inc has a modest moat due to its specialized content delivery platform, which creates some customer switching costs. However, the lack of strong brand strength, significant intellectual property, or regulatory barriers limits its competitive advantage to a discernible but modest level.

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 Research Solutions might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Research Solutions  (FRA:61I) 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

Research Solutions Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:61I vs IDN, FRMM, AEYE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Research Solutions'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.

Research Solutions Moat Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Research Solutions's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Research Solutions's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Research Solutions (FRA:61I) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 16, 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, Research Solutions ranks #281 out of 2831 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Research Solutions' Moat Score too high?
Research Solutions' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Research Solutions ranks #281 out of 2831 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Research Solutions has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Research Solutions' Moat Score compare to IDN and FRMM?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Research Solutions ranks #281 out of 2831 companies for Moat Score. This places Research Solutions in the top 10% 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 Software company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Software 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. Research Solutions'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 Research Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Research Solutions (FRA:61I) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.33, compared to a current price of €1.91 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Research Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 Research Solutions (FRA:61I), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 16, 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 Research Solutions (FRA:61I) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Research Solutions stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.91 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.33. GuruFocus considers Research Solutions to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:61I:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €2.33 vs. price of €1.91 (18% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:61I stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Research Solutions Business Description

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Address 10624 E. Eastern Avenue, Suite A-614, Henderson, NV, USA, 89052
Research Solutions Inc is a holding company. The company provides vertical software-as-a-service ("SaaS") and artificial intelligence ("AI") solutions, providing software and related services to help research-intensive organizations simplify the research process, save time, and money. The company operates in a single segment, which derives its revenue from subscription fees from its cloud-based SaaS Platforms and transactional service fees for the electronic delivery of single articles. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Transactions. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, followed by Europe.
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