Sysco (HAM:SYY) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


HAM:SYY Sysco Corp HAM:SYY
88 GF Score
Price €74.46
GF Value €74.09
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sysco Moat Score?

Sysco HAM:SYY +0.08% 88 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:SYY with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €74.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 317 Retail - Defensive companies, Sysco ranks better than 99.05% on this metric.

Sysco has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Sysco has Wide Moat: Sysco Corp benefits from a superior distribution network and economies of scale, making it a dominant player in foodservice distribution. Its extensive customer base and strong supplier relationships create significant switching costs and pricing power, justifying a wide moat classification.

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 Sysco might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Sysco  (HAM:SYY) 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

Sysco Moat Score Related Terms

HAM:SYY vs USFD, PFGC, CHEF: Moat Score Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Sysco'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.

Sysco Moat Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Sysco (HAM:SYY) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 07, 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, Sysco ranks #3 out of 317 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 0.90000000000001%.
Is Sysco's Moat Score too high?
Sysco's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Sysco ranks #3 out of 317 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sysco has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sysco's Moat Score compare to USFD and PFGC?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sysco ranks #3 out of 317 companies for Moat Score. This places Sysco 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Defensive 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. Sysco's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sysco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sysco (HAM:SYY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €74.09, compared to a current price of €74.46 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Sysco's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 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 Sysco (HAM:SYY), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 07, 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 Sysco (HAM:SYY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sysco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €74.46 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €74.09. GuruFocus considers Sysco to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:SYY:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: €74.09 vs. price of €74.46 (0.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Sysco Business Description

Address 1390 Enclave Parkway, Houston, TX, USA, 77077-2099
Sysco is the largest US foodservice distributor with 18% share of the highly fragmented $377 billion domestic market. It distributes roughly 500,000 food and nonfood products to restaurants (60% of fiscal 2025 revenue), education and government buildings (8%), healthcare facilities (8%), travel and leisure (7%), and other locations (17%) where individuals consume away-from-home meals. In fiscal 2025, 70% of the firm's revenue was derived from its US foodservice operations, while its international (18%), quick-service logistics (10%), and other (2%) segments contributed the rest.
88GF Score

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