Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


FRA:EM7 Emerald Holding Inc FRA:EM7
52 GF Score
Price €4.26
GF Value €2.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Emerald Holding Moat Score?

Emerald Holding FRA:EM7 -0.47% 52 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:EM7 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Media - Diversified companies, Emerald Holding ranks better than 93.56% on this metric.

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

Emerald Holding has Narrow Moat: Emerald Holding Inc has some brand strength and customer loyalty in the events industry. However, the company faces significant competition and lacks proprietary technology or regulatory barriers, resulting in a modest moat.

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 Emerald Holding might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Emerald Holding  (FRA:EM7) 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

Emerald Holding Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:EM7 vs CRTO, EVC, QNST: Moat Score Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Emerald Holding'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.

Emerald Holding Moat Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Emerald Holding's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Emerald Holding's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 04, 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, Emerald Holding ranks #67 out of 1041 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Emerald Holding's Moat Score too high?
Emerald Holding's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Emerald Holding ranks #67 out of 1041 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Emerald Holding has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emerald Holding's Moat Score compare to CRTO and EVC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Emerald Holding ranks #67 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Emerald Holding in the top 6% 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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. Emerald Holding'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 Emerald Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.16, compared to a current price of €4.26 — trading 97.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Emerald Holding's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 04, 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 Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerald Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.26 is trading 97.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.16. GuruFocus considers Emerald Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:EM7:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €2.16 vs. price of €4.26 (97.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EM7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Emerald Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges EEX:USA
Address 100 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10005
Emerald Holding Inc is a business-to-business (B2B) event organizer principally in the United States, with operations in the United Kingdom (U.K.), France, and other markets. The company is engaged in three complementary business lines: Connections division consists of a collection of B2B trade show franchises and other live events that provide exhibitors opportunities to engage with buyers and expand their brand's awareness in their industry; the Content division consists of B2B print publications and digital media products that complement existing trade show properties, and the Commerce division provides B2B e-commerce and digital merchandising solutions to manufacturers and retailers. Emerald's key revenue is derived from the Connections business, its only reportable segment.
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