PAR (PAR Technology) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


PAR PAR Technology Corp PAR
53 GF Score
Price $16.90
GF Value $53.41
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is PAR Technology Moat Score?

PAR Technology PAR +6.16% 53 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates PAR with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,845 Software companies, PAR Technology ranks better than 94.8% on this metric.

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

PAR Technology has Narrow Moat: PAR Technology has a solid narrow moat due to its specialized software solutions and customer loyalty in the hospitality industry. However, it faces competition and lacks significant scale 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 PAR Technology might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

PAR Technology  (NYSE:PAR) 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

PAR Technology Moat Score Related Terms

PAR vs VTEX, SVMB, MTC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, PAR Technology'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.

PAR Technology Moat Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, PAR Technology's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PAR Technology's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
PAR Technology (PAR) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 28, 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, PAR Technology ranks #148 out of 2845 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is PAR Technology's Moat Score too high?
PAR Technology's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, PAR Technology ranks #148 out of 2845 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PAR Technology has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PAR Technology's Moat Score compare to VTEX and SVMB?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, PAR Technology ranks #148 out of 2845 companies for Moat Score. This places PAR Technology in the top 5% 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 Software company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Software 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. PAR Technology'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 PAR Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PAR Technology (PAR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.41, compared to a current price of $16.90 — trading 68.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. PAR Technology's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 PAR Technology (PAR), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 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 PAR Technology (PAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PAR Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $16.90 is trading 68.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $53.41. GuruFocus considers PAR Technology to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PAR:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $53.41 vs. price of $16.90 (68.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 3 warning signs

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

PAR Technology Business Description

Other Exchanges 35U:Germany
Address PAR Technology Park, 8383 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford, NY, USA, 13413-4991
PAR Technology Corp is a foodservice technology company providing omnichannel cloud-based software and hardware solutions to the restaurant industry in three restaurant categories - quick service, fast casual, and table service - and the retail industry, including convenience and fuel retailers (C-Stores). Its product and service offerings include point-of-sale, customer engagement and loyalty, digital ordering and delivery, operational intelligence, payment processing, hardware, and related technologies, solutions, and services. The company generates revenue from subscription service, Sale of Hardware products, and Professional Service.
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