BPZZF (Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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BPZZF Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund BPZZF
76 GF Score
Price $16.80
GF Value $13.22
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund Moat Score?

Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund BPZZF 76 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates BPZZF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Restaurants companies, Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund ranks better than 88.25% on this metric.

Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund has Narrow Moat: Boston Pizza has a modest moat due to its strong brand recognition in Canada and a loyal customer base. However, it faces significant competition in the restaurant industry, limiting its pricing power and market share sustainability. The franchise model provides some cost advantages, but these are not substantial enough to warrant a higher score.

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 Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund  (OTCPK:BPZZF) 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

Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund Moat Score Related Terms

BPZZF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund'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.

Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund Moat Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund (BPZZF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 14, 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, Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund ranks #43 out of 366 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund's Moat Score too high?
Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund ranks #43 out of 366 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund's Moat Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund ranks #43 out of 366 companies for Moat Score. This places Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund in the top 12% 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 Restaurants company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Restaurants 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. Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund (BPZZF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.22, compared to a current price of $16.80 — trading 27.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 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 Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund (BPZZF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 14, 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 Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund (BPZZF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.80 is trading 27.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.22. GuruFocus considers Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BPZZF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $13.22 vs. price of $16.80 (27.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 8 warning signs

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Boston Pizza Royaltiesome Fund Business Description

Other Exchanges J8M:GermanyBPF.UN:Canada
Address 201 - 13571 Commerce Parkway, Richmond, BC, CAN, V6V 2R2
Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund is a limited-purpose open-ended trust. It receives royalties from Boston Pizza Inc on the franchise sales of Boston Pizza Restaurants. The trust distributes all available cash from operations to unitholders of the trust to the maximum extent possible.
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