JRVR (James River Group Holdings) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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JRVR James River Group Holdings Inc JRVR
58 GF Score
Price $4.03
GF Value $5.80
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is James River Group Holdings Moat Score?

James River Group Holdings JRVR -0.86% 58 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates JRVR with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 593 Insurance companies, James River Group Holdings ranks better than 79.43% on this metric.

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

James River Group Holdings has Narrow Moat: James River Group Holdings Inc has a modest moat due to its niche focus in specialty insurance markets, providing some pricing power and customer loyalty. However, the competitive insurance industry limits its ability to achieve a wider 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 James River Group Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

James River Group Holdings  (NAS:JRVR) 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

James River Group Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

JRVR vs FACO, OSG, MBI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, James River Group Holdings'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.

James River Group Holdings Moat Score vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, James River Group Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where James River Group Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
James River Group Holdings (JRVR) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 19, 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, James River Group Holdings ranks #122 out of 593 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is James River Group Holdings' Moat Score too high?
James River Group Holdings' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, James River Group Holdings ranks #122 out of 593 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, James River Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does James River Group Holdings' Moat Score compare to FACO and OSG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, James River Group Holdings ranks #122 out of 593 companies for Moat Score. This places James River Group Holdings in the top 21% 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 an Insurance company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Insurance 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. James River Group Holdings'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 James River Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James River Group Holdings (JRVR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.80, compared to a current price of $4.03 — trading 30.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. James River Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 James River Group Holdings (JRVR), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 19, 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 James River Group Holdings (JRVR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James River Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.03 is trading 30.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.80. GuruFocus considers James River Group Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for JRVR:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $5.80 vs. price of $4.03 (30.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 3 warning signs

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

James River Group Holdings Business Description

Address 1414 Raleigh Road, Suite 405, Chapel Hill, NC, USA, 27517
James River Group Holdings Inc is a holding company that owns and operates a group of specialty insurance companies focused on underwriting small and middle market casualty risks within the U.S. excess and surplus (E&S) lines market. The Company operates in two specialty property-casualty insurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines and Specialty Admitted Insurance.
58GF Score

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