CASY (Casey's General Stores) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


CASY Casey's General Stores Inc CASY
84 GF Score
Price $778.91
GF Value $480.72
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Casey's General Stores Moat Score?

Casey's General Stores CASY -0.85% 84 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates CASY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $480.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,122 Retail - Cyclical companies, Casey's General Stores ranks better than 94.83% on this metric.

Casey's General Stores has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Casey's General Stores has Narrow Moat: Casey's General Stores has a solid narrow moat due to its strong regional brand and customer loyalty. It benefits from economies of scale and a robust distribution network. However, it lacks significant intellectual property and regulatory barriers, limiting its competitive advantages to a narrow scope.

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 Casey's General Stores might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Casey's General Stores  (NAS:CASY) 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

Casey's General Stores Moat Score Related Terms

CASY vs WSM, ULTA, DKS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Casey's General Stores'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.

Casey's General Stores Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Casey's General Stores's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Casey's General Stores (CASY) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 27, 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, Casey's General Stores ranks #58 out of 1122 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Casey's General Stores' Moat Score too high?
Casey's General Stores' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Casey's General Stores ranks #58 out of 1122 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Casey's General Stores has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Casey's General Stores' Moat Score compare to WSM and ULTA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Casey's General Stores ranks #58 out of 1122 companies for Moat Score. This places Casey's General Stores 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. Casey's General Stores'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 Casey's General Stores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Casey's General Stores (CASY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $480.72, compared to a current price of $778.91 — trading 62% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Casey's General Stores' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Casey's General Stores (CASY), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 27, 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 Casey's General Stores (CASY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Casey's General Stores stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $778.91 is trading 62% above its estimated GF Value™ of $480.72. GuruFocus considers Casey's General Stores to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CASY:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $480.72 vs. price of $778.91 (62% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Casey's General Stores Business Description

Other Exchanges CASY:MexicoCS2:Germany
Address One Se Convenience Boulevard, Ankeny, IA, USA, 50021
Casey's General Stores Inc serves as convenience store chain with its 2,900 locations, positioned in the Midwest United States. About half of Casey's stores are located in rural towns with populations under 5,000. While fueling stations serve as a key traffic driver, about two-thirds of the company's gross profit stems from in-store sales of grocery items, prepared meals, and general merchandise. Casey's owns more than 90% of its stores and operates the majority of its warehousing and distribution processes internally.
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