Acadia Healthcare Co (FRA:7RA) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 15, 2026)

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FRA:7RA Acadia Healthcare Co Inc FRA:7RA
69 GF Score
Price €25.40
GF Value €34.17
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What is Acadia Healthcare Co Moat Score?

Acadia Healthcare Co FRA:7RA -3.79% 69 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:7RA with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.17. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 668 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks better than 95.96% on this metric.

Acadia Healthcare Co has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Acadia Healthcare Co has Narrow Moat: Acadia Healthcare has a solid narrow moat due to its strong market position in behavioral healthcare services, supported by some regulatory barriers and customer loyalty. However, it faces competitive pressures that limit its moat to a solid narrow 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 Acadia Healthcare Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Acadia Healthcare Co  (FRA:7RA) 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

Acadia Healthcare Co Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:7RA vs OPCH, NHC, BKD: Moat Score Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Acadia Healthcare Co'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.

Acadia Healthcare Co Moat Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Acadia Healthcare Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Acadia Healthcare Co (FRA:7RA) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 15, 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, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks #27 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Acadia Healthcare Co's Moat Score too high?
Acadia Healthcare Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks #27 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Acadia Healthcare Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acadia Healthcare Co's Moat Score compare to OPCH and NHC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks #27 out of 668 companies for Moat Score. This places Acadia Healthcare Co in the top 4% 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. Acadia Healthcare Co'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 Acadia Healthcare Co stock overvalued right now?
Acadia Healthcare Co (FRA:7RA) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.17, compared to a current price of €25.40 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Acadia Healthcare Co's 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 Acadia Healthcare Co (FRA:7RA), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 15, 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 Acadia Healthcare Co (FRA:7RA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadia Healthcare Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €25.40 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €34.17.

Key valuation signals for FRA:7RA:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €34.17 vs. price of €25.40 (25.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7RA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Acadia Healthcare Co Business Description

Address 4020 Aspen Grove Drive, Suite 900, Franklin, TN, USA, 37067
Acadia Healthcare Co Inc acquires and develops behavioral healthcare facilities. Its facilities and services are classified into the following categories: acute inpatient psychiatric facilities; specialty treatment facilities; CTCs; and residential treatment centers. In which Acute inpatient psychiatric facilities contribute the majority of revenue in the United States. The Company has one reportable segment, behavioral healthcare services. The behavioral healthcare services segment provides inpatient and outpatient behavioral healthcare services.
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