BGI (Birks Group) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


BGI Birks Group Inc BGI
40 GF Score
Price $0.58
GF Value $2.60
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Birks Group Moat Score?

Birks Group BGI -0.89% 40 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates BGI with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.60 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,118 Retail - Cyclical companies, Birks Group ranks better than 94.81% on this metric.

Birks Group has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Birks Group has Narrow Moat: Birks Group Inc has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand in the luxury retail sector, providing some pricing power and customer loyalty. However, it faces competition from other luxury brands and lacks significant regulatory barriers or cost 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 Birks Group might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Birks Group  (AMEX:BGI) 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

Birks Group Moat Score Related Terms

BGI vs BRLT, TPR, SIG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Birks 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.

Birks Group Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Birks Group (BGI) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 28, 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, Birks Group ranks #58 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Birks Group's Moat Score too high?
Birks Group's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Birks Group ranks #58 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Birks Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Birks Group's Moat Score compare to BRLT and TPR?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Birks Group ranks #58 out of 1118 companies for Moat Score. This places Birks Group in the top 5% 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. Birks Group's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Birks Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birks Group (BGI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.60, compared to a current price of $0.58 — trading 77.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Birks Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 6 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 Birks Group (BGI), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 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 Birks Group (BGI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birks Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.58 is trading 77.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.60. GuruFocus considers Birks Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BGI:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $2.60 vs. price of $0.58 (77.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Birks Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 2BG:Germany
Address 2020 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 200, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3A 2A5
Birks Group Inc is a part of the leisure industry. The company designs, develops, produces, and retails fine jewelry, timepieces, and gifts. Its operating segments include Retail and Other. The company generates maximum revenue from the Retail segment. Its retail segment consists of retail operations whereby it operates stores in Canada under the Maison Birks, Brinkhaus, Graff, and Patek Phillippe brands. The other segment consists mainly of wholesale business, e-commerce business, and gold exchange business.
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