PaySauce (NZSE:PYS) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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NZSE:PYS PaySauce Ltd NZSE:PYS
47 GF Score
Price NZ$0.21
GF Value NZ$0.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is PaySauce Moat Score?

PaySauce has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

PaySauce has

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 PaySauce might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

PaySauce  (NZSE:PYS) 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

PaySauce Moat Score Related Terms

NZSE:PYS
47GF Score
PaySauce Ltd NZSE:PYS
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Is PaySauce (NZSE:PYS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PaySauce stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NZ$0.21 is trading 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.29. GuruFocus considers PaySauce to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:PYS:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: NZ$0.29 vs. price of NZ$0.21 (27.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 3 warning signs

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

PaySauce Business Description

Address 85 The Esplanade, Petone, Lower Hutt, NZL, 5012
PaySauce Ltd operates a SaaS-based fintech platform that provides digital payroll solutions across multiple jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific region. Its technology enables employers to onboard, pay, and manage employees digitally. The platform includes features such as rosters, mobile timesheets, payroll calculations, banking integration, automated payments, PAYE filing, labour costing, and automated general ledger entries. It also offers a feature that allows employees to access earned wages before scheduled pay dates. The company generates the majority of its revenue in the form of processing fees, which are the monthly or annual subscription fees that customers pay for PaySauce payroll products. It also earns interest income on a float of funds held on behalf of customers.
47GF Score

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NZ$0.21
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