AKA (a.k.a. Brands Holding) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


AKA a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp AKA
68 GF Score
Price $11.34
GF Value $11.59
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is a.k.a. Brands Holding Moat Score?

a.k.a. Brands Holding AKA +1.20% 68 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates AKA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,114 Retail - Cyclical companies, a.k.a. Brands Holding ranks better than 79.8% on this metric.

a.k.a. Brands Holding has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

a.k.a. Brands Holding has No Moat: a.k.a. Brands lacks significant market leadership, customer switching costs, or intellectual property. The company operates in a highly competitive retail environment with limited brand strength and pricing power.

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 a.k.a. Brands Holding might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

a.k.a. Brands Holding  (NYSE:AKA) 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

a.k.a. Brands Holding Moat Score Related Terms

AKA vs RENT, TLYS, DLTH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, a.k.a. Brands Holding'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.

a.k.a. Brands Holding Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, a.k.a. Brands Holding's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where a.k.a. Brands Holding's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 09, 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, a.k.a. Brands Holding ranks #225 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is a.k.a. Brands Holding's Moat Score too high?
a.k.a. Brands Holding's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, a.k.a. Brands Holding ranks #225 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, a.k.a. Brands Holding has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does a.k.a. Brands Holding's Moat Score compare to RENT and TLYS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, a.k.a. Brands Holding ranks #225 out of 1114 companies for Moat Score. This places a.k.a. Brands Holding in the top 20% 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 - Cyclical company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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. a.k.a. Brands Holding'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 a.k.a. Brands Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.59, compared to a current price of $11.34 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. a.k.a. Brands Holding's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 09, 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 a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, a.k.a. Brands Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.34 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.59. GuruFocus considers a.k.a. Brands Holding to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for AKA:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $11.59 vs. price of $11.34 (2.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

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

a.k.a. Brands Holding Business Description

Address 100 Montgomery Street, Suite 2270, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94104
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp is a portfolio of fashion brands, including Princess Polly, Culture Kings, Petal & Pup, and mnml. Through these brands, the company reaches next-generation consumers who seek fashion inspiration on social media and mainly shop online. The portfolio consists of two women's brands, Princess Polly and Petal & Pup, and two streetwear brands, Culture Kings and mnml. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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