CWGL (Crimson Wine Group) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 17, 2026)

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CWGL Crimson Wine Group Ltd CWGL
56 GF Score
Price $4.14
GF Value $5.85
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Crimson Wine Group Moat Score?

Crimson Wine Group CWGL +1.22% 56 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates CWGL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 239 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Crimson Wine Group ranks better than 86.19% on this metric.

Crimson Wine Group has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Crimson Wine Group has Narrow Moat: Crimson Wine Group has a discernible but modest moat due to its strong brand in the premium wine market. However, it faces competition and lacks significant economies of scale or network effects.

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 Crimson Wine Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Crimson Wine Group  (OTCPK:CWGL) 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

Crimson Wine Group Moat Score Related Terms

CWGL vs EPSM, WVVI, AMSS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Crimson Wine 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.

Crimson Wine Group Moat Score vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Crimson Wine Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Crimson Wine Group (CWGL) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 17, 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, Crimson Wine Group ranks #33 out of 239 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Crimson Wine Group's Moat Score too high?
Crimson Wine Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Crimson Wine Group ranks #33 out of 239 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crimson Wine Group has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crimson Wine Group's Moat Score compare to EPSM and WVVI?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Crimson Wine Group ranks #33 out of 239 companies for Moat Score. This places Crimson Wine Group in the top 14% 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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. Crimson Wine Group'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 Crimson Wine Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crimson Wine Group (CWGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.85, compared to a current price of $4.14 — trading 29.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Crimson Wine Group'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 Crimson Wine Group (CWGL), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 17, 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 Crimson Wine Group (CWGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crimson Wine Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.14 is trading 29.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.85. GuruFocus considers Crimson Wine Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CWGL:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $5.85 vs. price of $4.14 (29.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Crimson Wine Group Business Description

Address 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA, USA, 94558
Crimson Wine Group Ltd is engaged in the business of producing and selling luxury wines. Its operating segments are Wholesale net sales and direct-to-consumer and others. It generates revenues from sales of wine to wholesalers and directs to consumers, sales of bulk wine and grapes, custom winemaking services, special event fees, tasting fees, and retail sales. The company's wineries include wine brands of Pine Ridge Vineyards, Archery Summit, Chamisal Vineyards, Seghesio Family Vineyards, Double Canyon, Seven Hills Winery, and Malene Wines.
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