PNTG (Pennant Group) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


PNTG Pennant Group Inc PNTG
89 GF Score
Price $36.38
GF Value $34.47
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Pennant Group Moat Score?

Pennant Group PNTG +1.45% 89 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates PNTG with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 678 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Pennant Group ranks better than 89.68% on this metric.

Pennant Group has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Pennant Group has Narrow Moat: Pennant Group Inc has a discernible moat in the healthcare services sector, with some customer loyalty and regulatory barriers. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant economies of scale or proprietary technology.

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 Pennant Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Pennant Group  (NAS:PNTG) 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

Pennant Group Moat Score Related Terms

PNTG vs AMN, NUTX, ARDT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Pennant 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.

Pennant Group Moat Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Pennant Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Pennant Group (PNTG) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 30, 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, Pennant Group ranks #70 out of 678 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Pennant Group's Moat Score too high?
Pennant Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Pennant Group ranks #70 out of 678 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pennant Group has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pennant Group's Moat Score compare to AMN and NUTX?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Pennant Group ranks #70 out of 678 companies for Moat Score. This places Pennant Group in the top 10% 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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. Pennant Group's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pennant Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pennant Group (PNTG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.47, compared to a current price of $36.38 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Pennant Group's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 8 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 Pennant Group (PNTG), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 30, 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 Pennant Group (PNTG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pennant Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $36.38 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.47. GuruFocus considers Pennant Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PNTG:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $34.47 vs. price of $36.38 (5.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Pennant Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 1ZU:Germany
Address 1675 East Riverside Drive, Suite 150, Eagle, ID, USA, 83616
Pennant Group Inc is engaged in providing healthcare services to patients of all ages, including the growing senior population, in the United States. It operates in multiple lines of business including home health, hospice, and senior living which includes the company's assisted living, independent living, and memory care communities across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. It operates in two segments; home health and hospice services and senior living services. The company generates majority of its revenue from home health and hospice services segment, which includes its home health, hospice and home care businesses.
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