NMAX (Newsmax) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 17, 2026)

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What is Newsmax Moat Score?

Newsmax NMAX +14.54% 12 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates NMAX with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,029 Media - Diversified companies, Newsmax ranks better than 89.02% on this metric.

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

Newsmax has No Moat: Newsmax Inc lacks significant market leadership and customer loyalty in a highly competitive media landscape. It does not possess strong intellectual property or regulatory barriers, and its brand strength is limited compared to larger competitors. The company faces low switching costs for consumers and lacks durable cost 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 Newsmax might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Newsmax  (NYSE:NMAX) 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

Newsmax Moat Score Related Terms

NMAX vs SBGI, IHRT, GTN.A: Moat Score Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Newsmax'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.

Newsmax Moat Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Newsmax's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Newsmax'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?
Newsmax (NMAX) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 17, 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, Newsmax ranks #113 out of 1029 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is Newsmax's Moat Score too high?
Newsmax's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Newsmax ranks #113 out of 1029 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Newsmax has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Newsmax's Moat Score compare to SBGI and IHRT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Newsmax ranks #113 out of 1029 companies for Moat Score. This places Newsmax in the top 11% 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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. Newsmax'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 Newsmax stock overvalued right now?
Newsmax (NMAX) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3. Newsmax's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Newsmax (NMAX), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 17, 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.

Newsmax Business Description

Address 750 Park of Commerce Drive, Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL, USA, 33487
Newsmax Inc is a multi-platform media company. The company provides original news and lifestyle updates from its linear cable television and over-the-top (OTT) news channels, websites, proprietary database, publishing products, and e-commerce products. It uses original news and editorial content to draw large numbers of readers to its media outlets to sell advertising, print, and online information products. The company's business operations are conducted through two operating segments: Broadcasting and Digital. Maximum revenue is generated from the Broadcasting segment, which produces and licenses news, business news, and lifestyle content for distribution through cable television systems, direct broadcast satellite operators, and telecommunication companies, mainly in the United States.
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