Papa John's International (FRA:PP1) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


FRA:PP1 Papa John's International Inc FRA:PP1
64 GF Score
Price €30.40
GF Value €39.76
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Papa John's International Moat Score?

Papa John's International FRA:PP1 +1.33% 64 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PP1 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Papa John's International ranks better than 97.26% on this metric.

Papa John's International has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Papa John's International has Narrow Moat: Papa John's International Inc has a strong narrow moat with a well-recognized brand and a loyal customer base. Its economies of scale and superior distribution network support its competitive position, but it faces strong competition.

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 Papa John's International might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Papa John's International  (FRA:PP1) 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

Papa John's International Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:PP1 vs CBRL, BJRI, BH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Papa John's International'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.

Papa John's International Moat Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Papa John's International's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Papa John's International's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Papa John's International (FRA:PP1) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 08, 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, Papa John's International ranks #10 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is Papa John's International's Moat Score too high?
Papa John's International's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Papa John's International ranks #10 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Papa John's International has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Papa John's International's Moat Score compare to CBRL and BJRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Papa John's International ranks #10 out of 365 companies for Moat Score. This places Papa John's International in the top 3% 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 Restaurants company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Restaurants 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. Papa John's International'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 Papa John's International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Papa John's International (FRA:PP1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.76, compared to a current price of €30.40 — trading 23.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Papa John's International's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Papa John's International (FRA:PP1), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 08, 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 Papa John's International (FRA:PP1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Papa John's International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €30.40 is trading 23.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €39.76. GuruFocus considers Papa John's International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PP1:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €39.76 vs. price of €30.40 (23.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PP1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Papa John's International Business Description

Other Exchanges PZZA:USA1PZZA:Italy
Address 2002 Papa John\'s Boulevard, Louisville, KY, USA, 40299-2367
Papa John's International Inc operates and franchises pizza delivery and carryout restaurants and, in certain international markets, dine-in and delivery restaurants. It has four defined reportable segments: Domestic Company-owned restaurants, North America franchising, North America commissaries, and International. The company derives maximum revenue from North America commissaries segment. The North America commissaries segment consists of the operations of its regional dough production and product distribution centers in the United States and Canada and derives its revenues principally from the sale and distribution of food and paper products to Domestic Company-owned and franchised restaurants in the United States and Canada.
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