MTCH (Match Group) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


MTCH Match Group Inc MTCH
82 GF Score
Price $37.90
GF Value $37.92
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Match Group Moat Score?

Match Group MTCH -0.88% 82 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates MTCH with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 563 Interactive Media companies, Match Group ranks better than 98.93% on this metric.

Match Group has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Match Group has Wide Moat: Match Group Inc has a wide moat due to its dominant market position, strong brand strength, and significant network effects. The company benefits from customer loyalty and pricing power, providing durable competitive advantages.

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 Match Group might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Match Group  (NAS:MTCH) 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

Match Group Moat Score Related Terms

MTCH vs SNAP, ZG, BILI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Match 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.

Match Group Moat Score vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Match Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Match Group (MTCH) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 03, 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, Match Group ranks #6 out of 563 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Match Group's Moat Score too high?
Match Group's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Match Group ranks #6 out of 563 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Match Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Match Group's Moat Score compare to SNAP and ZG?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Match Group ranks #6 out of 563 companies for Moat Score. This places Match Group in the top 1% 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 Interactive Media company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Interactive Media 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. Match Group's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Match Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Match Group (MTCH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.92, compared to a current price of $37.90 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Match Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Match Group (MTCH), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 03, 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 Match Group (MTCH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Match Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $37.90 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.92. GuruFocus considers Match Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MTCH:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $37.92 vs. price of $37.90 (0.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Match Group Business Description

Address 8750 North Central Expressway, Suite 1400, Dallas, TX, USA, 75231
Match Group Inc is a provider of online dating products. The company's portfolio of brands includes Tinder, Hinge, Match, Meetic, OkCupid, Pairs, Plenty Of Fish, Azar, BLK, and more, each built to increase its user's likelihood of connecting with others. The company has four operating segments: Tinder, Hinge, Evergreen and Emerging, and Match Group Asia. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Tinder segment.
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