QMCI (QuoteMedia) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


QMCI QuoteMedia Inc QMCI
46 GF Score
Price $0.15
GF Value $0.24
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is QuoteMedia Moat Score?

QuoteMedia QMCI 46 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates QMCI with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 840 Capital Markets companies, QuoteMedia ranks better than 89.88% on this metric.

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

QuoteMedia has No Moat: QuoteMedia Inc has limited market share and lacks significant network effects or proprietary technology. The competitive nature of the financial data industry and low switching costs hinder its ability to establish a durable 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 QuoteMedia might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

QuoteMedia  (OTCPK:QMCI) 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

QuoteMedia Moat Score Related Terms

QMCI vs BTOG, MKTW, SPGI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, QuoteMedia'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.

QuoteMedia Moat Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, QuoteMedia's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
QuoteMedia (QMCI) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 05, 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, QuoteMedia ranks #85 out of 840 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is QuoteMedia's Moat Score too high?
QuoteMedia's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, QuoteMedia ranks #85 out of 840 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, QuoteMedia has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QuoteMedia's Moat Score compare to BTOG and MKTW?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, QuoteMedia ranks #85 out of 840 companies for Moat Score. This places QuoteMedia 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Capital Markets 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. QuoteMedia'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 QuoteMedia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QuoteMedia (QMCI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.24, compared to a current price of $0.15 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. QuoteMedia's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 QuoteMedia (QMCI), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 05, 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 QuoteMedia (QMCI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QuoteMedia stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.15 is trading 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.24. GuruFocus considers QuoteMedia to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for QMCI:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $0.24 vs. price of $0.15 (37.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 2 warning signs

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

QuoteMedia Business Description

Address 17100 East Shea Boulevard, Suite 230, Fountain Hills, AZ, USA, 85268
QuoteMedia Inc is a software developer and distributor of financial market data and related services to the marketplace. The Company specializes in the collection, aggregation, and delivery of delayed and real-time financial data via the Internet, and develops software components that deliver dynamic content to banks, brokerage firms, financial institutions, mutual fund companies, online portals, media outlets, public companies, and corporate intranets. It operates in one reportable segment as a distributor of financial market data, offering product lines including Interactive Content and Data APIs, Data Feed Services, and Portfolio Management Systems.
46GF Score

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