BARK (BARK) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


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56 GF Score
Price $10.77
GF Value $18.00
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is BARK Moat Score?

BARK BARK +7.92% 56 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates BARK with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.00 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,118 Retail - Cyclical companies, BARK ranks better than 84.26% on this metric.

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

BARK has No Moat: BARK Inc operates in the competitive pet products industry with limited brand strength and low customer switching costs. The company lacks significant intellectual property or economies of scale, resulting in a weak competitive position.

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 BARK might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

BARK  (NYSE:BARK) 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

BARK Moat Score Related Terms

BARK vs GRWG, LESL, ABLV: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, BARK'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.

BARK Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
BARK (BARK) has a Moat Score of 3 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, BARK ranks #176 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is BARK's Moat Score too high?
BARK's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, BARK ranks #176 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BARK has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BARK's Moat Score compare to GRWG and LESL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, BARK ranks #176 out of 1118 companies for Moat Score. This places BARK in the top 16% 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. BARK'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 BARK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BARK (BARK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.00, compared to a current price of $10.77 — trading 40.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. BARK's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 BARK (BARK), the current Moat Score is 3 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 BARK (BARK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BARK stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.77 is trading 40.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.00. GuruFocus considers BARK to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BARK:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $18.00 vs. price of $10.77 (40.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs

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

BARK Business Description

Address 20 Jay Street, Suite 940, Brooklyn, New York, NY, USA, 11201
BARK Inc believe that dogs and humans are good together and it aspire to be the world's favorite dog brand. It is a team of dog-obsessed people committed to delivering personalization at scale by satisfying each dog's distinct personality, preferences, and needs with the products and services. It is an omnichannel brand that designs and develops proprietary products for dogs across two key brands: BarkBox and Super Chewer. All of its products are designed and developed in-house, and are BARK branded. Its segments are DTC, and Commerce. It generates majority of revenue from DTC. Direct to Consumer generates revenue from subscription products that feature monthly themes of premium quality BarkBox and Super Chewer toys and BARK-branded treats and chews.
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