RYCEY (Rolls-Royce Holdings) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


RYCEY Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC RYCEY
69 GF Score
Price $18.61
GF Value $8.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Rolls-Royce Holdings Moat Score?

Rolls-Royce Holdings RYCEY -1.64% 69 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates RYCEY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Aerospace & Defense companies, Rolls-Royce Holdings ranks better than 97.13% on this metric.

Rolls-Royce Holdings has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Rolls-Royce Holdings has Wide Moat: Rolls-Royce has a wide moat due to its strong brand strength, valuable intellectual property, and significant regulatory barriers in the aerospace industry. It benefits from durable cost advantages and a superior distribution network.

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 Rolls-Royce Holdings might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Rolls-Royce Holdings  (OTCPK:RYCEY) 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

Rolls-Royce Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

RYCEY vs GE, RTX, BA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Rolls-Royce Holdings'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.

Rolls-Royce Holdings Moat Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Rolls-Royce Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rolls-Royce Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEY) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 28, 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, Rolls-Royce Holdings ranks #10 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Rolls-Royce Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Rolls-Royce Holdings' current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Rolls-Royce Holdings ranks #10 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rolls-Royce Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rolls-Royce Holdings' Moat Score compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Rolls-Royce Holdings ranks #10 out of 348 companies for Moat Score. This places Rolls-Royce Holdings in the top 3% 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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. Rolls-Royce Holdings's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rolls-Royce Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.13, compared to a current price of $18.61 — trading 128.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Rolls-Royce Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEY), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 28, 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 Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rolls-Royce Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $18.61 is trading 128.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.13. GuruFocus considers Rolls-Royce Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RYCEY:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $8.13 vs. price of $18.61 (128.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Rolls-Royce Holdings Business Description

Address 90 York Way, Kings Place, London, GBR, N1 9FX
Rolls-Royce operates three core business segments: civil aerospace, power systems, and defense. The civil aerospace segment builds engines powering wide-body aircraft, regional and business jets, and offers aftermarket services. Twenty years ago, the firm pioneered full-service flight hour contracts with the TotalCare package. Power systems provides power solutions to multiple end markets (defense, agriculture, marine, and power generation) while the defense business provides military, ground vehicle and naval propulsion solutions.
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