WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 28, 2026)

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FRA:WU5 WideOpenWest Inc FRA:WU5
63 GF Score
Price €4.42
GF Value €3.77
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What is WideOpenWest Moat Score?

WideOpenWest FRA:WU5 63 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:WU5 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.77. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

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

WideOpenWest has Narrow Moat: WideOpenWest has a discernible but modest moat due to its established regional presence and some customer switching costs in the broadband market. However, it faces intense competition and lacks strong brand strength, significant regulatory barriers, or exclusive licenses to elevate it to a stronger narrow 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 WideOpenWest might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

WideOpenWest  (FRA:WU5) 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

WideOpenWest Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:WU5 vs ATEX, ATNI, GLTK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, WideOpenWest'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.

WideOpenWest Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, WideOpenWest's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 28, 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.
Is WideOpenWest's Moat Score too high?
WideOpenWest's current Moat Score is 4. Overall, WideOpenWest has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WideOpenWest's Moat Score compare to ATEX and ATNI?
WideOpenWest's Moat Score of 4 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Telecommunication 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. WideOpenWest'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 WideOpenWest stock overvalued right now?
WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.77, compared to a current price of €4.42 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. WideOpenWest's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 10 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 WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 28, 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 WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WideOpenWest stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.42 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.77.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WU5:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €3.77 vs. price of €4.42 (17.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WU5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

WideOpenWest Business Description

Address 7887 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 1000, Englewood, CO, USA, 80111
WideOpenWest Inc is a cable operator and broadband service, provider. The company serves residential, business and wholesale customers in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kansas, Tennessee, Maryland, and South Carolina. Its service portfolio consists of high-speed internet, data, voice, cloud, and cable television services. The company operates in one business segment that is Broadband Services. The majority of the revenue is generated from the subscription service revenue received.
63GF Score

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