PRAA (PRA Group) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


PRAA PRA Group Inc PRAA
63 GF Score
Price $18.92
GF Value $26.20
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is PRA Group Moat Score?

PRA Group PRAA +4.13% 63 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates PRAA with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 567 Credit Services companies, PRA Group ranks better than 91.36% on this metric.

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

PRA Group has No Moat: PRA Group Inc operates in a highly competitive debt collection industry with low barriers to entry. It lacks significant brand strength, customer loyalty, and intellectual property, resulting in a weak competitive position.

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 PRA Group might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

PRA Group  (NAS:PRAA) 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

PRA Group Moat Score Related Terms

PRAA vs TROO, HTT, OPFI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, PRA 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.

PRA Group Moat Score vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, PRA Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
PRA Group (PRAA) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 27, 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, PRA Group ranks #49 out of 567 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is PRA Group's Moat Score too high?
PRA Group's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, PRA Group ranks #49 out of 567 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PRA Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PRA Group's Moat Score compare to TROO and HTT?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, PRA Group ranks #49 out of 567 companies for Moat Score. This places PRA Group in the top 9% 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 Credit Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Credit 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. PRA Group'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 PRA Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PRA Group (PRAA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.20, compared to a current price of $18.92 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. PRA Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 PRA Group (PRAA), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 27, 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 PRA Group (PRAA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PRA Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $18.92 is trading 27.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $26.20. GuruFocus considers PRA Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PRAA:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $26.20 vs. price of $18.92 (27.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

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

PRA Group Business Description

Other Exchanges POV1:Germany
Address 120 Corporate Boulevard, Norfolk, VA, USA, 23502
PRA Group Inc is a specialty finance company engaged in the purchase, collection, and management of nonperforming loan portfolios. The majority of the loans it purchases are from credit originators who have chosen not to pursue, or have been unsuccessful in collecting, the full balance owed to them (Core accounts). To a lesser extent, the company also purchases loans in situations where the customer is involved in a bankruptcy or similar proceeding (Insolvency accounts). As part of an ancillary business, it also purchases and provides fee-based services for class action claims recoveries in the U.S. The company has two operating and reportable segments, comprised of its U.S. and European businesses. The majority of its revenue is generated from the United States.
63GF Score

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