Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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MIL:1ENSG Ensign Group Inc MIL:1ENSG
72 GF Score
Price €152.45
GF Value €159.95
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ensign Group Moat Score?

Ensign Group MIL:1ENSG 72 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1ENSG with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €159.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 672 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Ensign Group ranks better than 95.98% on this metric.

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

Ensign Group has Narrow Moat: Ensign Group Inc has a solid narrow moat due to its established position in healthcare services, benefiting from regulatory barriers and some customer loyalty. Its economies of scale provide cost advantages, but the competitive nature of the industry limits its ability to achieve 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 Ensign Group might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Ensign Group  (MIL:1ENSG) 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

Ensign Group Moat Score Related Terms

MIL:1ENSG vs EHC, UHS, PACS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Ensign Group'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.

Ensign Group Moat Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Ensign Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


MIL:1ENSG
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 23, 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, Ensign Group ranks #27 out of 672 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Ensign Group's Moat Score too high?
Ensign Group's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Ensign Group ranks #27 out of 672 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ensign Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ensign Group's Moat Score compare to EHC and UHS?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Ensign Group ranks #27 out of 672 companies for Moat Score. This places Ensign Group in the top 4% 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Healthcare Providers & 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. Ensign Group'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 Ensign Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €159.95, compared to a current price of €152.45 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Ensign Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 23, 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 Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ensign Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €152.45 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €159.95. GuruFocus considers Ensign Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1ENSG:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €159.95 vs. price of €152.45 (4.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1ENSG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ensign Group Business Description

Other Exchanges ENSG:USAEGB:Germany
Address 29222 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 127, San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA, 92675
Ensign Group Inc provides post-acute healthcare services in the United States. Its regional subsidiaries oversee skilled nursing, assisted living, home health and hospice, mobile ancillary, and urgent care operations. Medicare and Medicaid programs contribute majority of revenue received for Ensign's services. The firm operates through two segments, Skilled services, and Standard Bearer. The skilled services segment includes the operation of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation therapy services. The Standard Bearer segment comprises of properties owned by the company through its captive REIT and leased to skilled nursing and assisted living operations. The majority of the revenue is generated from the skilled services segment.
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