Golden Entertainment (STU:GE6) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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STU:GE6 Golden Entertainment Inc STU:GE6
42 GF Score
Price €24.40
GF Value €23.92
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What is Golden Entertainment Moat Score?

Golden Entertainment STU:GE6 42 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:GE6 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.92. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

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

Golden Entertainment has Narrow Moat: Golden Entertainment has a discernible but modest moat due to its regional market presence and some customer loyalty. However, it faces significant competition in the gaming and entertainment industry, limiting its pricing power and market share.

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 Golden Entertainment might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Golden Entertainment  (STU:GE6) 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

Golden Entertainment Moat Score Related Terms

STU:GE6 vs BALY, MSC, FLL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Golden Entertainment'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.

Golden Entertainment Moat Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Golden Entertainment's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Golden Entertainment (STU:GE6) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 21, 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.
Is Golden Entertainment's Moat Score too high?
Golden Entertainment's current Moat Score is 4. Overall, Golden Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Golden Entertainment's Moat Score compare to BALY and MSC?
Golden Entertainment's Moat Score of 4 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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. Golden Entertainment'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 Golden Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Golden Entertainment (STU:GE6) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.92, compared to a current price of €24.40 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Golden Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Golden Entertainment (STU:GE6), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 21, 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 Golden Entertainment (STU:GE6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golden Entertainment stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €24.40 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.92.

Key valuation signals for STU:GE6:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €23.92 vs. price of €24.40 (2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GE6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Golden Entertainment Business Description

Address 6595 S Jones Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 89118
Golden Entertainment Inc is a U.S. based company that focuses on distributed gaming, casino, and resort operations. Its reportable segments are Nevada Casino Resorts, Nevada Locals Casinos, Nevada Taverns. The majority of the revenue for the company is generated from its Nevada Casino Resorts segment, which is comprised of destination casino resort properties offering a variety of food and beverage outlets, entertainment venues, and other amenities.
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