PLBY (Playboy) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 28, 2026)

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39 GF Score
Price $1.21
GF Value $0.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Playboy Moat Score?

Playboy PLBY +0.83% 39 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates PLBY with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 871 Travel & Leisure companies, Playboy ranks better than 93.8% on this metric.

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

Playboy has Narrow Moat: Playboy Inc benefits from strong brand strength and customer loyalty. However, it lacks significant regulatory barriers or cost advantages to elevate it to a wide 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 Playboy might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Playboy  (NAS:PLBY) 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

Playboy Moat Score Related Terms

PLBY vs CLAR, AOUT, LEAT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Playboy'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.

Playboy Moat Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Playboy (PLBY) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 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, Playboy ranks #54 out of 871 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 6.2%.
Is Playboy's Moat Score too high?
Playboy's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Playboy ranks #54 out of 871 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Playboy has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Playboy's Moat Score compare to CLAR and AOUT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Playboy ranks #54 out of 871 companies for Moat Score. This places Playboy in the top 6% 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. Playboy'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 Playboy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Playboy (PLBY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.77, compared to a current price of $1.21 — trading 57.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Playboy's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 6 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 Playboy (PLBY), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 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 Playboy (PLBY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Playboy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.21 is trading 57.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.77. GuruFocus considers Playboy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PLBY:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $0.77 vs. price of $1.21 (57.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Playboy Business Description

Address 10960 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2200, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90024
Playboy Inc, formerly PLBY Group Inc connects consumers around the world with products, services, and experiences to help them look good, feel good, and have fun. PLBY Group serves consumers in four categories: Style and Apparel, Digital Entertainment and Lifestyle, Sexual Wellness, and Beauty and Grooming. It operates through three segments Direct-to-Consumer, Licensing, and Digital Subscriptions and Content. It generates revenue through the sales of products and content services to consumers.
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