BJ (BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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BJ BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc BJ
85 GF Score
Price $93.40
GF Value $99.43
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Moat Score?

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings BJ +0.35% 85 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates BJ with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $99.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 318 Retail - Defensive companies, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings ranks better than 92.14% on this metric.

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings has Narrow Moat: BJ's Wholesale Club has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand and customer loyalty in the membership-based retail sector. It benefits from economies of scale and a robust distribution network, but faces intense competition from larger players like Costco and Sam's Club, limiting its pricing power and market leadership.

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 BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings  (NYSE:BJ) 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

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

BJ vs PSMT, TBBB, OLLI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Discount Stores subindustry, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings'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.

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Moat Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (BJ) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 19, 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, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings ranks #25 out of 318 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings' Moat Score too high?
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings ranks #25 out of 318 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings' Moat Score compare to PSMT and TBBB?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings ranks #25 out of 318 companies for Moat Score. This places BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings in the top 8% 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. BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings'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 BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (BJ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $99.43, compared to a current price of $93.40 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (BJ), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 19, 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 BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (BJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $93.40 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $99.43. GuruFocus considers BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BJ:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $99.43 vs. price of $93.40 (6.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 1 warning sign

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

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 8BJ:Germany
Address 350 Campus Drive, Marlborough, MA, USA, 01752
BJ's Wholesale Club, founded in 1984, operates a membership-based warehouse club model primarily along the US East Coast, with roughly 260 clubs and a growing domestic presence across 21 states. In fiscal 2025, the company generated over $21 billion in revenue. BJ's offers a value-oriented assortment skewed toward grocery, perishables, and consumables (72% of sales), general merchandise (11%), and gasoline (17%). Its business model is supported by recurring membership fee income and private-label brands such as Wellsley Farms and Berkley Jensen.
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