Bright Horizons Family Solutions (FRA:BHA) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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FRA:BHA Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc FRA:BHA
68 GF Score
Price €64.00
GF Value €117.91
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Bright Horizons Family Solutions Moat Score?

Bright Horizons Family Solutions FRA:BHA -0.78% 68 Moat Score is 6 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:BHA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €117.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 94 Personal Services companies, Bright Horizons Family Solutions ranks better than 98.94% on this metric.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions has Narrow Moat: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc has a strong narrow moat with solid brand strength and customer loyalty. It benefits from some pricing power and economies of scale. However, it lacks significant intellectual property and regulatory barriers, preventing a wide moat classification.

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 Bright Horizons Family Solutions might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions  (FRA:BHA) 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

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:BHA vs ANDG, FTDR, HRB: Moat Score Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, Bright Horizons Family 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.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Moat Score vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bright Horizons Family Solutions's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bright Horizons Family Solutions's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Bright Horizons Family Solutions (FRA:BHA) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Aug. 06, 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, Bright Horizons Family Solutions ranks #1 out of 94 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Bright Horizons Family Solutions' Moat Score too high?
Bright Horizons Family Solutions' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Bright Horizons Family Solutions ranks #1 out of 94 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bright Horizons Family Solutions has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bright Horizons Family Solutions' Moat Score compare to ANDG and FTDR?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Bright Horizons Family Solutions ranks #1 out of 94 companies for Moat Score. This places Bright Horizons Family Solutions 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 Personal Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Personal 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. Bright Horizons Family Solutions's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bright Horizons Family Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bright Horizons Family Solutions (FRA:BHA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €117.91, compared to a current price of €64.00 — trading 45.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Bright Horizons Family Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Bright Horizons Family Solutions (FRA:BHA), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Aug. 06, 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 Bright Horizons Family Solutions (FRA:BHA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bright Horizons Family Solutions stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €64.00 is trading 45.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €117.91. GuruFocus considers Bright Horizons Family Solutions to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BHA:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €117.91 vs. price of €64.00 (45.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Business Description

Other Exchanges BFAM:USA
Address 2 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA, USA, 02459
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc provider of early education and child care, family care solutions, and workforce education services that help working families and client employees personally and professionally. It provides services under multi-year contracts with employers that offer early education and child care, back-up care, and educational advisory services as part of their employee benefits package. The company has three business segments; Full-service center-based child care, Backup care, and Educational advisory services. The majority of the revenue is generated by full-service center-based child care, which includes traditional center-based child care and early education services. Other services provided by the company include in-home child and elder care, and Others.
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