Ryvyl (RVYL) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


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21 GF Score
Price $7.81
GF Value $3.49
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ryvyl Moat Score?

Ryvyl RVYL +16.05% 21 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates RVYL with a GF Score™ of 21/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,844 Software companies, Ryvyl ranks better than 79.5% on this metric.

Ryvyl has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Ryvyl has No Moat: Ryvyl Inc lacks significant market leadership, network effects, or proprietary technology. The company does not exhibit strong brand strength or customer loyalty, and there are no notable regulatory barriers or intellectual property that provide a competitive edge.

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 Ryvyl might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Ryvyl  (NAS:RVYL) 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

Ryvyl Moat Score Related Terms

RVYL vs LHSW, CETX, YQAI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Ryvyl'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.

Ryvyl Moat Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Ryvyl (RVYL) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 04, 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, Ryvyl ranks #583 out of 2844 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Ryvyl's Moat Score too high?
Ryvyl's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Ryvyl ranks #583 out of 2844 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ryvyl has a GF Score™ of 21/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryvyl's Moat Score compare to LHSW and CETX?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Ryvyl ranks #583 out of 2844 companies for Moat Score. This places Ryvyl in the top 21% 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. Ryvyl's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryvyl stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryvyl (RVYL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.49, compared to a current price of $7.81 — trading 123.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Ryvyl's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 Ryvyl (RVYL), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 04, 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 Ryvyl (RVYL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryvyl stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.81 is trading 123.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.49. GuruFocus considers Ryvyl to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RVYL:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $3.49 vs. price of $7.81 (123.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 21/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Ryvyl Business Description

Address 3111 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 400, San Diego, CA, USA, 92108
Ryvyl Inc is a financial technology company that provides payment acceptance and disbursement solutions, mainly enabling merchants to process credit card transactions through BIN sponsorship arrangements with acquiring banks and payment processors, where it operates as an intermediary performing functions such as merchant underwriting, onboarding, risk monitoring, and customer support. The company also offers its internally developed NEMS Core platform, which facilitates automated inbound and outbound disbursements through a modular workflow system.
21GF Score

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