MRDN (Meridian Holdings) Moat Score: 1/10 (As of Aug. 15, 2026)

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MRDN Meridian Holdings Inc MRDN
74 GF Score
Price $14.30
GF Value $25.12
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Meridian Holdings Moat Score?

Meridian Holdings MRDN +1.49% 74 Moat Score is 1 as of Aug. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates MRDN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 872 Travel & Leisure companies, Meridian Holdings ranks better than 78.9% on this metric.

Meridian Holdings has the Moat Score of 1, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Meridian Holdings has No Moat: Meridian Holdings Inc lacks discernible competitive advantages. It operates in a competitive market with no significant intellectual property, brand strength, or cost advantages to establish a 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 Meridian Holdings might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Meridian Holdings  (NAS:MRDN) 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

Meridian Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

MRDN vs INSE, ROLR, GRSD: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gambling subindustry, Meridian 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.

Meridian Holdings Moat Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Meridian Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


MRDN
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 1 mean?
Meridian Holdings (MRDN) has a Moat Score of 1 as of Aug. 15, 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, Meridian Holdings ranks #184 out of 872 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Meridian Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Meridian Holdings' current Moat Score is 1. Based on the distribution chart, Meridian Holdings ranks #184 out of 872 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Meridian Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meridian Holdings' Moat Score compare to INSE and ROLR?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Meridian Holdings ranks #184 out of 872 companies for Moat Score. This places Meridian 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 a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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. Meridian Holdings's current Moat Score is 1. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meridian Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Holdings (MRDN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.12, compared to a current price of $14.30 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 1. Meridian Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 Meridian Holdings (MRDN), the current Moat Score is 1 as of Aug. 15, 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 Meridian Holdings (MRDN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.30 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.12. GuruFocus considers Meridian Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MRDN:

  • Moat Score: 1
  • GF Value™: $25.12 vs. price of $14.30 (43.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Meridian Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges SE0:Germany
Address 3651 Lindell Road, Suite D555, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 89103
Meridian Holdings Inc is engaged in the online gaming and betting business, providing sports betting, online casino, and gaming operations across multiple jurisdictions in Europe, Africa, and Central and South America. The company has three reportable segments: MeridianBet Group, GMAG, and RKings & CFAC. The MeridianBet Group segment includes retail and online sports betting, casinos, and related gaming operations. The GMAG segment focuses on the resale of third-party gaming content, mainly serving customers in the Asia-Pacific region. The RKings & CFAC segment is involved in pay-to-enter prize competitions and trade promotions conducted in the United Kingdom and Australia. It generates the majority of its revenue from the MeridianBet Group segment.
74GF Score

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