Valvoline (FRA:0V4) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


FRA:0V4 Valvoline Inc FRA:0V4
92 GF Score
Price €33.80
GF Value €44.67
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Valvoline Moat Score?

Valvoline FRA:0V4 +1.81% 92 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:0V4 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, Valvoline ranks better than 94.52% on this metric.

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

Valvoline has Narrow Moat: Valvoline Inc benefits from strong brand recognition and a solid distribution network. It has some pricing power and customer loyalty in the automotive lubricant market. However, it faces competition and lacks significant regulatory barriers or unique intellectual property, resulting in a solid but not wide moat.

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 Valvoline might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Valvoline  (FRA:0V4) 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

Valvoline Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:0V4 vs RUSHA, OPLN, AN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Valvoline'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.

Valvoline Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Valvoline's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Valvoline'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?
Valvoline (FRA:0V4) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 12, 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, Valvoline ranks #72 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is Valvoline's Moat Score too high?
Valvoline's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Valvoline ranks #72 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Valvoline has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valvoline's Moat Score compare to RUSHA and OPLN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Valvoline ranks #72 out of 1313 companies for Moat Score. This places Valvoline in the top 6% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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. Valvoline'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 Valvoline stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valvoline (FRA:0V4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.67, compared to a current price of €33.80 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Valvoline's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Valvoline (FRA:0V4), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 12, 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 Valvoline (FRA:0V4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valvoline stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €33.80 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €44.67. GuruFocus considers Valvoline to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0V4:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €44.67 vs. price of €33.80 (24.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0V4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Valvoline Business Description

Other Exchanges VVV:USA0V4:Germany
Address 100 Valvoline Way, Suite 100, Lexington, KY, USA, 40509
Valvoline Inc provides automotive preventive maintenance through retail stores across the U.S. and Canada, offering approximately 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes, battery, bulb, and wiper replacements, tire rotations, and other manufacturer-recommended maintenance. Its full-service oil changes include Valvoline oil, a new oil filter, chassis lubrication, and an 18-point maintenance check. The Company provides differential fluid, fuel system cleaning, headlight and taillight replacement, radiator service, transmission service, air conditioning, and air filter replacement. It operates and franchises approximately 2,200 Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Valvoline Great Canadian Oil Change retail locations. The majority of revenue is generated from the United States of America.
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