Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (STU:RRN) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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STU:RRN Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc STU:RRN
56 GF Score
Price €6.31
GF Value €3.83
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Moat Score?

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers STU:RRN +2.11% 56 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:RRN with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Restaurants companies, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers ranks better than 83.65% on this metric.

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

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has No Moat: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc faces intense competition in the restaurant industry with minimal differentiation. It lacks significant brand strength, intellectual property, or cost advantages, resulting in a weak 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 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers  (STU:RRN) 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

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Moat Score Related Terms

STU:RRN vs VENU, HCHL, BRCB: Moat Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers'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.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Moat Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Red Robin Gourmet Burgers's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (STU:RRN) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 27, 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, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers ranks #60 out of 367 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Red Robin Gourmet Burgers' Moat Score too high?
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers ranks #60 out of 367 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Red Robin Gourmet Burgers' Moat Score compare to VENU and HCHL?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers ranks #60 out of 367 companies for Moat Score. This places Red Robin Gourmet Burgers in the top 16% 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 Restaurants company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Restaurants 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. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers'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 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (STU:RRN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.83, compared to a current price of €6.31 — trading 64.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (STU:RRN), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 27, 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 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (STU:RRN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.31 is trading 64.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.83. GuruFocus considers Red Robin Gourmet Burgers to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:RRN:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €3.83 vs. price of €6.31 (64.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Business Description

Other Exchanges RRGB:USA
Address 10000 East Geddes Avenue, Suite 500, Englewood, CO, USA, 80112
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc is a restaurant operator. The company develops, operates, and franchises casual-dining restaurants and fast-casual restaurants in North America. The company's brands are Red Robin, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers and Spirits, Red Robin Burger Works, YUMMM, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews, and Red Robin Royalty names and logos. The company's revenue consists of sales from restaurant operations, gift card breakage, franchise royalties and fees, and other miscellaneous revenue. It has one operating and one reportable segment: restaurants.
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