FSV (FirstService) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


FSV FirstService Corp FSV
87 GF Score
Price $135.69
GF Value $193.55
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is FirstService Moat Score?

FirstService FSV +2.20% 87 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates FSV with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $193.55 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,873 Real Estate companies, FirstService ranks better than 98.45% on this metric.

FirstService has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

FirstService has Narrow Moat: FirstService Corp has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand and customer loyalty in property services. It benefits from economies of scale and a superior distribution network, but lacks significant regulatory barriers or unique intellectual property to warrant a wide 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 FirstService might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

FirstService  (NAS:FSV) 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

FirstService Moat Score Related Terms

FSV vs CBRE, BEKE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, FirstService'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.

FirstService Moat Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, FirstService's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
FirstService (FSV) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 24, 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, FirstService ranks #29 out of 1873 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is FirstService's Moat Score too high?
FirstService's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, FirstService ranks #29 out of 1873 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FirstService has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FirstService's Moat Score compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, FirstService ranks #29 out of 1873 companies for Moat Score. This places FirstService in the top 2% 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 Real Estate company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Real Estate 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. FirstService's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FirstService stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstService (FSV) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $193.55, compared to a current price of $135.69 — trading 29.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. FirstService's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 FirstService (FSV), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 24, 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 FirstService (FSV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstService stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $135.69 is trading 29.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $193.55. GuruFocus considers FirstService to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FSV:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $193.55 vs. price of $135.69 (29.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs

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

FirstService Business Description

Other Exchanges 1GIA:GermanyFSV:Canada
Address 1255 Bay Street, Suite 600, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5R 2A9
FirstService Corp is engaged in outsourcing property services. The company operates in two business divisions: FirstService Residential and FirstService Brands. FirstService Residential has service contracts to manage thousands of residential communities, including high and low-rise condominiums and co-operatives. FirstService Brands generates the majority of the company's revenue and provides property services to residential and commercial customers through the following brands: California Closets; Paul Davis Restoration; CertaPro Painters, Floor Coverings International, and Pillar to Post Home Inspectors. The company earns the majority of its revenue in the United States, with the remaining revenue generated in Canada.
87GF Score

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