Applied Digital (XSWX:APLD) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


XSWX:APLD Applied Digital Corp XSWX:APLD
38 GF Score
Price CHF27.30
GF Value CHF11.40
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What is Applied Digital Moat Score?

Applied Digital XSWX:APLD +3.41% 38 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:APLD with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF11.40. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,844 Software companies, Applied Digital ranks better than 84.63% on this metric.

Applied Digital has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Applied Digital has No Moat: Applied Digital Corp operates in a highly competitive digital infrastructure space with limited differentiation. It lacks significant customer switching costs, strong brand strength, or proprietary technology that would provide a sustainable competitive advantage.

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 Applied Digital might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Applied Digital  (XSWX:APLD) 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

Applied Digital Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:APLD vs : Moat Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Applied Digital'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.

Applied Digital Moat Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Applied Digital's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Applied Digital (XSWX:APLD) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 04, 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, Applied Digital ranks #437 out of 2844 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Applied Digital's Moat Score too high?
Applied Digital's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Digital ranks #437 out of 2844 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Applied Digital has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Digital's Moat Score compare to ?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Applied Digital ranks #437 out of 2844 companies for Moat Score. This places Applied Digital in the top 15% 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 Software company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Software 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. Applied Digital'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 Applied Digital stock overvalued right now?
Applied Digital (XSWX:APLD) has a current Moat Score of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF11.40, compared to a current price of CHF27.30 — trading 139.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Applied Digital's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 7 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 Applied Digital (XSWX:APLD), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 04, 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 Applied Digital (XSWX:APLD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Digital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF27.30 is trading 139.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF11.40.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:APLD:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: CHF11.40 vs. price of CHF27.30 (139.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Applied Digital Business Description

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Address 3811 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Suite 2100, Dallas, TX, USA, 75219
Applied Digital Corp is a designer, developer, and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure across North America. It provides digital infrastructure solutions and cloud services to industries like High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company operates in the following business segments: Data Center Hosting Business and HPC Hosting Business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Data Center Hosting Business, which operates data centers to provide energized space to crypto mining customers.
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