LGHL (Lion Group Holding) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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What is Lion Group Holding Moat Score?

Lion Group Holding LGHL -3.57% 28 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates LGHL with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 840 Capital Markets companies, Lion Group Holding ranks better than 89.88% on this metric.

Lion Group Holding has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Lion Group Holding has No Moat: Lion Group Holding Ltd operates in a competitive financial services sector with limited market share and no significant network effects or intellectual property. The company lacks durable cost advantages or strong brand strength.

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 Lion Group Holding might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Lion Group Holding  (NAS:LGHL) 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

Lion Group Holding Moat Score Related Terms

LGHL vs ABTS, LMFA, PMAX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Lion Group 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.

Lion Group Holding Moat Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Lion Group Holding's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Lion Group Holding (LGHL) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 22, 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, Lion Group Holding ranks #85 out of 840 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is Lion Group Holding's Moat Score too high?
Lion Group Holding's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Lion Group Holding ranks #85 out of 840 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lion Group Holding has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lion Group Holding's Moat Score compare to ABTS and LMFA?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Lion Group Holding ranks #85 out of 840 companies for Moat Score. This places Lion Group Holding in the top 10% 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Capital Markets 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. Lion Group Holding's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lion Group Holding stock overvalued right now?
Lion Group Holding (LGHL) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3. Lion Group Holding's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 5 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 Lion Group Holding (LGHL), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 22, 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.

Lion Group Holding Business Description

Address 10 Ubi Crescent, No. 06-51, Office 12, Ubi Techpark, Lobby C, Singapore, SGP, 408574
Lion Group Holding Ltd provides an investor-focused trading platform that offers various products and services. The company's current business lines include total return swap (TRS) trading business, contracts for difference (CFD) trading services, and Over-The-Counter (OTC) stock options trading business. It offers these services through its all-in-one Lion Brokers Pro app and a variety of other apps available on iOS, Android, PC, and Mac platforms. The company's clients are mostly well-educated and affluent Chinese investors residing both inside and outside the PRC (excluding the United States). Its operating segments are: OTC Stock option trading, which generates maximum revenue, CFD trading, TRS trading, and Other. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Hong Kong.
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