51 Talk Online Education Group (FRA:C4G0) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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FRA:C4G0 51 Talk Online Education Group FRA:C4G0
43 GF Score
Price €13.60
GF Value €36.34
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is 51 Talk Online Education Group Moat Score?

51 Talk Online Education Group FRA:C4G0 -2.16% 43 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:C4G0 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €36.34 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Education companies, 51 Talk Online Education Group ranks better than 95.02% on this metric.

51 Talk Online Education Group has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

51 Talk Online Education Group has Narrow Moat: 51 Talk has a discernible moat due to its established platform in online education and network effects. However, intense competition and low switching costs in the education sector limit its pricing power and market leadership.

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 51 Talk Online Education Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

51 Talk Online Education Group  (FRA:C4G0) 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

51 Talk Online Education Group Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:C4G0 vs STG, SKIL, CHGG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, 51 Talk Online Education Group'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.

51 Talk Online Education Group Moat Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, 51 Talk Online Education Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 51 Talk Online Education Group's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
51 Talk Online Education Group (FRA:C4G0) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 19, 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, 51 Talk Online Education Group ranks #13 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is 51 Talk Online Education Group's Moat Score too high?
51 Talk Online Education Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, 51 Talk Online Education Group ranks #13 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, 51 Talk Online Education Group has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 51 Talk Online Education Group's Moat Score compare to STG and SKIL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, 51 Talk Online Education Group ranks #13 out of 261 companies for Moat Score. This places 51 Talk Online Education Group in the top 5% 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 an Education company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Education 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. 51 Talk Online Education Group'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 51 Talk Online Education Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 51 Talk Online Education Group (FRA:C4G0) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €36.34, compared to a current price of €13.60 — trading 62.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. 51 Talk Online Education Group's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 2 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 51 Talk Online Education Group (FRA:C4G0), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 19, 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 51 Talk Online Education Group (FRA:C4G0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 51 Talk Online Education Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €13.60 is trading 62.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €36.34. GuruFocus considers 51 Talk Online Education Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:C4G0:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €36.34 vs. price of €13.60 (62.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C4G0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

51 Talk Online Education Group Business Description

Other Exchanges COE:USA
Address 6 Shenton Way, No. 38-01, OUE Downtown, Singapore, CHN, 068809
51 Talk Online Education Group is an online education platform in China, with core expertise in English education. The company's mission is to make quality education accessible and affordable. It's online and mobile education platforms enable students across China to take live interactive English lessons with overseas foreign teachers, on demand. The Group operates in geographical areas: Asia-Pacific region; and Other areas, of which it derives maximum revenue from Asia-Pacific.
43GF Score

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