WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


FRA:WD1 WD-40 Co FRA:WD1
92 GF Score
Price €210.80
GF Value €226.12
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What is WD-40 Co Moat Score?

WD-40 Co FRA:WD1 -1.13% 92 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:WD1 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €226.12. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,623 Chemicals companies, WD-40 Co ranks better than 98.71% on this metric.

WD-40 Co has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

WD-40 Co has Narrow Moat: WD-40 has a strong narrow moat due to its iconic brand and customer loyalty. Its proprietary formula and global distribution network provide a competitive edge, but it lacks the scale or regulatory barriers to be considered a 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 WD-40 Co might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

WD-40 Co  (FRA:WD1) 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

WD-40 Co Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:WD1 vs HWKN, FUL, AVNT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, WD-40 Co'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.

WD-40 Co Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, WD-40 Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where WD-40 Co's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 02, 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, WD-40 Co ranks #21 out of 1623 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is WD-40 Co's Moat Score too high?
WD-40 Co's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #21 out of 1623 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WD-40 Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WD-40 Co's Moat Score compare to HWKN and FUL?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #21 out of 1623 companies for Moat Score. This places WD-40 Co in the top 1% 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 Chemicals company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Chemicals 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. WD-40 Co's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WD-40 Co stock overvalued right now?
WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is €226.12, compared to a current price of €210.80 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. WD-40 Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 02, 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 WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WD-40 Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €210.80 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €226.12.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WD1:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €226.12 vs. price of €210.80 (6.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WD1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

WD-40 Co Business Description

Other Exchanges WDFC:USA
Address 9715 Businesspark Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA, 92131
WD-40 Co is a global marketing organization focused on developing and selling products that solve maintenance and cleaning problems internationally. It offers two product groups: maintenance products, including the flagship WD-40 Multi-Use Product, which serves as a lubricant, rust preventative, penetrant, and moisture displacer, marketed globally; and homecare and cleaning products, mainly sold in North America, the UK, and Australia. The company distributes its products through hardware stores, automotive parts outlets, industrial suppliers, mass retailers, online platforms, and specialty retailers across the Americas, EIMEA, and Asia-Pacific, with the majority of revenue generated in the Americas.
92GF Score

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