UONE (Urban One) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


UONE Urban One Inc UONE
44 GF Score
Price $5.34
GF Value $14.47
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Urban One Moat Score?

Urban One UONE -3.09% 44 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates UONE with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Media - Diversified companies, Urban One ranks better than 93.57% on this metric.

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

Urban One has Narrow Moat: Urban One has a discernible moat through its niche focus on African-American media content, providing some brand strength and customer loyalty. However, it lacks significant cost advantages, network effects, or regulatory barriers to expand its 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 Urban One might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Urban One  (NAS:UONE) 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

Urban One Moat Score Related Terms

UONE vs SALM, XHLD, TVTV: Moat Score Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Urban One'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.

Urban One Moat Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Urban One'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?
Urban One (UONE) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 02, 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, Urban One ranks #67 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Urban One's Moat Score too high?
Urban One's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Urban One ranks #67 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Urban One has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Urban One's Moat Score compare to SALM and XHLD?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Urban One ranks #67 out of 1042 companies for Moat Score. This places Urban One in the top 6% 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. Urban One'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 Urban One stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban One (UONE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.47, compared to a current price of $5.34 — trading 63.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Urban One's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Urban One (UONE), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 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 Urban One (UONE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban One stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.34 is trading 63.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.47. GuruFocus considers Urban One to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for UONE:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $14.47 vs. price of $5.34 (63.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Urban One Business Description

Other Exchanges UONEK:USAUA10:Germany
Address 1010 Wayne Avenue, 14th Floor, Silver Spring, MD, USA, 20910
Urban One Inc is an urban oriented, multi-media company. Its business is radio broadcasting franchise that is the radio broadcasting operation that targets African-American and urban listeners. It operates through the following segments: Radio Broadcasting, Reach Media, Digital, and Cable Television. The Radio Broadcasting segment includes all the broadcasting related operations. The Reach Media segment consists of the Tom Joyner Morning Show and its related activities. The Digital segment focuses on its online business, including the operations of Interactive One. The Cable Television segment deals with TV One's operations.
44GF Score

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