Walmart (WMT) Moat Score: 9/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


WMT Walmart Inc WMT
86 GF Score
Price $111.84
GF Value $94.20
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Walmart Moat Score?

Walmart WMT +2.78% 86 Moat Score is 9 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates WMT with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 315 Retail - Defensive companies, Walmart ranks better than 99.68% on this metric.

Walmart has the Moat Score of 9, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Walmart has Wide Moat: Walmart possesses a clear and robust wide moat with unmatched economies of scale, a superior distribution network, and strong brand strength. Its pricing power and customer loyalty further enhance its durable competitive advantages.

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 Walmart might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Walmart  (NAS:WMT) 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

Walmart Moat Score Related Terms

WMT vs COST, TGT, DG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Discount Stores subindustry, Walmart'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.

Walmart Moat Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Walmart's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 9 mean?
Walmart (WMT) has a Moat Score of 9 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, Walmart ranks #1 out of 315 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Walmart's Moat Score too high?
Walmart's current Moat Score is 9. Based on the distribution chart, Walmart ranks #1 out of 315 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Walmart has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walmart's Moat Score compare to COST and TGT?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Walmart ranks #1 out of 315 companies for Moat Score. This places Walmart in the top 0% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Defensive 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. Walmart's current Moat Score is 9. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walmart stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walmart (WMT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $94.20, compared to a current price of $111.84 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 9. Walmart's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Walmart (WMT), the current Moat Score is 9 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 Walmart (WMT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walmart stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $111.84 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $94.20. GuruFocus considers Walmart to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WMT:

  • Moat Score: 9
  • GF Value™: $94.20 vs. price of $111.84 (18.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Walmart Business Description

Address 1 Customer Drive, Bentonville, AR, USA, 72716
Since its founding in 1962, Walmart has become the world's largest retailer, operating over 10,700 stores globally (including 4,600 namesake locations on its home turf and another 600 Sam's Club outlets) and growing its e-commerce presence, attracting 270 million customers weekly. In aggregate, the firm posted more than $713 billion in fiscal 2026 sales. Its core operations span three reporting segments: Walmart US (68% of fiscal 2026 sales), Walmart International (19%), and Sam's Club (13%).Within the US, nearly 60% of its $486 billion in fiscal 2026 revenue came from its grocery offerings, with another quarter from general merchandise. Internationally, Walmart's operations are concentrated in Mexico, though it also has budding exposure to India.
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