Alimentation Couche-Tard (MEX:ATDN) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


MEX:ATDN Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc MEX:ATDN
94 GF Score
Price MXN1,076.17
GF Value MXN973.66
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Alimentation Couche-Tard Moat Score?

Alimentation Couche-Tard MEX:ATDN 94 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ATDN with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN973.66. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,122 Retail - Cyclical companies, Alimentation Couche-Tard ranks better than 97.86% on this metric.

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

Alimentation Couche-Tard has Narrow Moat: Alimentation Couche-Tard has a strong narrow moat with a leading position in convenience stores, a strong brand, and economies of scale. Its extensive distribution network and customer loyalty programs enhance its competitive position, but it faces competition from other retail giants.

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 Alimentation Couche-Tard might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Alimentation Couche-Tard  (MEX:ATDN) 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

Alimentation Couche-Tard Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:ATDN vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Alimentation Couche-Tard'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.

Alimentation Couche-Tard Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Alimentation Couche-Tard's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Alimentation Couche-Tard (MEX:ATDN) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 27, 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, Alimentation Couche-Tard ranks #24 out of 1122 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is Alimentation Couche-Tard's Moat Score too high?
Alimentation Couche-Tard's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Alimentation Couche-Tard ranks #24 out of 1122 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alimentation Couche-Tard has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alimentation Couche-Tard's Moat Score compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Alimentation Couche-Tard ranks #24 out of 1122 companies for Moat Score. This places Alimentation Couche-Tard in the top 2% 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. Alimentation Couche-Tard'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 Alimentation Couche-Tard stock overvalued right now?
Alimentation Couche-Tard (MEX:ATDN) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN973.66, compared to a current price of MXN1,076.17 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Alimentation Couche-Tard's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 8 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 Alimentation Couche-Tard (MEX:ATDN), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 27, 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 Alimentation Couche-Tard (MEX:ATDN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alimentation Couche-Tard stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,076.17 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN973.66.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ATDN:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: MXN973.66 vs. price of MXN1,076.17 (10.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Alimentation Couche-Tard Business Description

Address 4204 Boulevard Industriel, Laval, QC, CAN, H7L 0E3
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc operates a network of convenience stores across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company generates income through the sale of tobacco products, groceries, beverages, fresh food, quick service restaurants, car wash services, other retail products and services, road transportation fuel, stationary energy, marine fuel, and chemicals. In addition, the company operates stores under the Circle K banner in other countries such as Indonesia, Egypt, Macau, and others. Its operation is geographically divided into the U.S., Europe and other regions, and Canada. Revenue from external customers falls mainly into three categories: merchandise and services, road transportation fuel, and others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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