PSN (Parsons) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


PSN Parsons Corp PSN
80 GF Score
Price $50.94
GF Value $80.75
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Parsons Moat Score?

Parsons PSN +8.27% 80 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates PSN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $80.75 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,844 Software companies, Parsons ranks better than 90.15% on this metric.

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

Parsons has Narrow Moat: Parsons benefits from some regulatory barriers and a solid reputation in defense contracting. However, it lacks significant intellectual property and customer switching costs, limiting its competitive advantage to a modest level.

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 Parsons might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Parsons  (NYSE:PSN) 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

Parsons Moat Score Related Terms

PSN vs GDS, G, SAIC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Parsons'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.

Parsons Moat Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Parsons (PSN) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 29, 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, Parsons ranks #280 out of 2844 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Parsons' Moat Score too high?
Parsons' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Parsons ranks #280 out of 2844 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Parsons has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Parsons' Moat Score compare to GDS and G?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Parsons ranks #280 out of 2844 companies for Moat Score. This places Parsons 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 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. Parsons'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 Parsons stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parsons (PSN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $80.75, compared to a current price of $50.94 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Parsons' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 Parsons (PSN), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 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 Parsons (PSN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parsons stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $50.94 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $80.75. GuruFocus considers Parsons to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PSN:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $80.75 vs. price of $50.94 (36.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Parsons Business Description

Other Exchanges 59P:Germany
Address 14291 Park Meadow Drive, Suite 100, Chantilly, VA, USA, 20151
Parsons Corp is a provider of technology-driven solutions in the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. The business activities of the group are carried out through Federal Solutions and Critical Infrastructure segments. The Federal Solutions segment is a high-end service and technology provider to the U.S. government, delivering timely, cost-effective solutions for mission-critical projects, whereas the Critical Infrastructure segment provides integrated design and engineering services for complex physical and digital infrastructure around the globe. The company derives maximum revenue from Federal Solutions segment. Geographically, the company derives revenue from North America; Middle East; and Rest of the World, of which North America derives maximum revenue.
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