Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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FRA:DJ1 Daily Journal Corp FRA:DJ1
72 GF Score
Price €450.00
GF Value €409.50
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What is Daily Journal Moat Score?

Daily Journal FRA:DJ1 -5.46% 72 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DJ1 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €409.50. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,837 Software companies, Daily Journal ranks better than 90.13% on this metric.

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

Daily Journal has Narrow Moat: Daily Journal Corp has a modest moat due to its niche legal publishing and software services. It benefits from some customer loyalty and switching costs, but operates in a competitive market with limited growth potential.

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 Daily Journal might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Daily Journal  (FRA:DJ1) 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

Daily Journal Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:DJ1 vs IBTA, RSKD, GTM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Daily Journal'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.

Daily Journal Moat Score vs Software Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Daily Journal's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 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, Daily Journal ranks #280 out of 2837 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Daily Journal's Moat Score too high?
Daily Journal's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Daily Journal ranks #280 out of 2837 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daily Journal has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daily Journal's Moat Score compare to IBTA and RSKD?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Daily Journal ranks #280 out of 2837 companies for Moat Score. This places Daily Journal 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. Daily Journal'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 Daily Journal stock overvalued right now?
Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is €409.50, compared to a current price of €450.00 — trading 9.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Daily Journal's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 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 Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daily Journal stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €450.00 is trading 9.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €409.50.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DJ1:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €409.50 vs. price of €450.00 (9.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DJ1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Daily Journal Business Description

Other Exchanges DJCO:USA
Address 915 East First Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90012
Daily Journal Corp publishes newspapers and websites covering California and Arizona and produces several specialized information services. The company operates in two segments: Traditional business and Journal Technologies which includes Journal Technologies, Inc. and Journal Technologies (Canada) Inc. It also serves as a newspaper representative specializing in public notice advertising. The majority of revenue is generated from the Traditional segment.
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