Scholastic (STU:SL1) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


STU:SL1 Scholastic Corp STU:SL1
72 GF Score
Price €40.60
GF Value €33.76
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What is Scholastic Moat Score?

Scholastic STU:SL1 72 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:SL1 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.76. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,037 Media - Diversified companies, Scholastic ranks better than 96.43% on this metric.

Scholastic has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Scholastic has Narrow Moat: Scholastic Corp has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand in educational publishing and distribution network. It benefits from customer loyalty and intellectual property in children's literature, but faces competition from digital content providers.

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 Scholastic might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Scholastic  (STU:SL1) 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

Scholastic Moat Score Related Terms

STU:SL1 vs TDAY, LEE, EDUC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Scholastic'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.

Scholastic Moat Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Scholastic's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


STU:SL1
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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Scholastic (STU:SL1) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 06, 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, Scholastic ranks #37 out of 1037 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is Scholastic's Moat Score too high?
Scholastic's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #37 out of 1037 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Scholastic has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scholastic's Moat Score compare to TDAY and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #37 out of 1037 companies for Moat Score. This places Scholastic in the top 4% 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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. Scholastic's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scholastic stock overvalued right now?
Scholastic (STU:SL1) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.76, compared to a current price of €40.60 — trading 20.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Scholastic's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 06, 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €40.60 is trading 20.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.76.

Key valuation signals for STU:SL1:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €33.76 vs. price of €40.60 (20.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SL1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Scholastic Business Description

Other Exchanges SCHL:USA
Address 557 Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 10012
Scholastic Corp is an American publishing and education media company that focuses on books and educational material for schools, teachers, parents, and children. It creates print, digital, and audiobooks, learning materials and programs, classroom magazines, and other products that support children's learning and reading both at home and at school. The company also owns rights to various books, including Harry Potter, Dog Man, and The Hunger Games among others. It has three reportable segments Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The majority of its revenue is from the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment.
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