YALA (Yalla Group) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


YALA Yalla Group Ltd YALA
76 GF Score
Price $5.48
GF Value $5.72
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Yalla Group Moat Score?

Yalla Group YALA -2.14% 76 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates YALA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,844 Software companies, Yalla Group ranks better than 90.15% on this metric.

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

Yalla Group has Narrow Moat: Yalla Group Ltd has a modest moat due to its network effects and some customer loyalty in the social networking space, but lacks strong brand strength or regulatory barriers.

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 Yalla Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Yalla Group  (NYSE:YALA) 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

Yalla Group Moat Score Related Terms

YALA vs GTM, RDVT, MITK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Yalla Group'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.

Yalla Group Moat Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Yalla Group (YALA) has a Moat Score of 4 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, Yalla Group ranks #280 out of 2844 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Yalla Group's Moat Score too high?
Yalla Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Yalla Group ranks #280 out of 2844 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yalla Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yalla Group's Moat Score compare to GTM and RDVT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Yalla Group ranks #280 out of 2844 companies for Moat Score. This places Yalla Group in the top 10% 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. Yalla Group'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 Yalla Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yalla Group (YALA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.72, compared to a current price of $5.48 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Yalla Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Yalla Group (YALA), the current Moat Score is 4 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.

Is Yalla Group (YALA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yalla Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.48 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.72. GuruFocus considers Yalla Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for YALA:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $5.72 vs. price of $5.48 (4.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Yalla Group Business Description

Address No 230, Building 16, P.O. Box: 501913, Dubai Internet City, Dubai, ARE
Yalla Group Ltd is a MENA-based online social networking and gaming company. It operates two flagship mobile applications, Yalla, a voice-centric group chat platform, and Yalla Ludo, a casual gaming application featuring online versions of board games popular in MENA, with in-game voice chat and localized majlis functions. The group has one operating segment, which is the social networking and entertainment platform.
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