ESE Entertainment (TSXV:ESE) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


What is ESE Entertainment Moat Score?

ESE Entertainment TSXV:ESE Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Media - Diversified companies, ESE Entertainment ranks better than 85.98% on this metric.

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

ESE Entertainment has No Moat: ESE Entertainment operates in a highly competitive and rapidly changing industry with no significant market leadership or customer switching costs. It lacks strong brand strength, durable cost advantages, and regulatory barriers, resulting in a very weak competitive position.

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 ESE Entertainment might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

ESE Entertainment  (TSXV:ESE) 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

ESE Entertainment Moat Score Related Terms

TSXV:ESE vs MVNC, VYRE, ZNB: Moat Score Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, ESE 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.

ESE Entertainment Moat Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
ESE Entertainment (TSXV:ESE) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 03, 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, ESE Entertainment ranks #146 out of 1041 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is ESE Entertainment's Moat Score too high?
ESE Entertainment's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, ESE Entertainment ranks #146 out of 1041 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does ESE Entertainment's Moat Score compare to MVNC and VYRE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, ESE Entertainment ranks #146 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places ESE Entertainment in the top 14% 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. ESE Entertainment'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 ESE Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
ESE Entertainment (TSXV:ESE) has a current Moat Score of 2. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.04, compared to a current price of C$0.06 — trading 37.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. 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 ESE Entertainment (TSXV:ESE), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 03, 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.

ESE Entertainment Business Description

Other Exchanges ENTEF:USA
Address 409 Granville Street, Suite 1600, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 1T2
ESE Entertainment Inc is an entertainment and technology company focused on gaming and esports, in the business of attracting gamers and fans to its clients, such as video game developers, publishers, and brands. The company provides a range of services to video game developers, publishers, and brands by providing technology, infrastructure, and fan engagement services internationally. It also operates e-commerce channels, e-sports teams, and gaming leagues. It operates in two industry segments digital media and entertainment, and Corporate. It generates the majority of its revenue from digital media and entertainment. Its geographic segments are Ireland, Canada, Poland, and Romania. It generates the majority of its revenue from Canada.