Gap (GAP) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


GAP Gap Inc GAP
73 GF Score
Price $20.21
GF Value $22.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Gap Moat Score?

Gap GAP -0.05% 73 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates GAP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,118 Retail - Cyclical companies, Gap ranks better than 94.81% on this metric.

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

Gap has Narrow Moat: Gap Inc has a solid narrow moat with strong brand recognition and a wide distribution network. However, it faces intense competition in the retail sector and lacks significant pricing power or exclusive licenses to expand its 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 Gap might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Gap  (NYSE:GAP) 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

Gap Moat Score Related Terms

GAP vs URBN, BOOT, VSCO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Gap'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.

Gap Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Gap's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Gap (GAP) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 28, 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, Gap ranks #58 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Gap's Moat Score too high?
Gap's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Gap ranks #58 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gap has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gap's Moat Score compare to URBN and BOOT?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Gap ranks #58 out of 1118 companies for Moat Score. This places Gap 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. Gap'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 Gap stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gap (GAP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.53, compared to a current price of $20.21 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Gap's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Gap (GAP), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 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 Gap (GAP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gap stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $20.21 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.53. GuruFocus considers Gap to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GAP:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $22.53 vs. price of $20.21 (10.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Gap Business Description

Address Two Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94105
Gap retails apparel, accessories, footwear, and personal-care products under the Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands. Old Navy generates more than half of Gap's sales. The firm also operates e-commerce sites, outlet stores, and specialty stores under various Gap names. Gap operates approximately 2,500 stores in North America, Europe, and Asia and franchises about 1,000 more in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and other regions. Gap was founded in 1969 and is based in San Francisco.
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