CVS Health (MEX:CVS) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


MEX:CVS CVS Health Corp MEX:CVS
70 GF Score
Price MXN1,813.95
GF Value MXN1,344.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is CVS Health Moat Score?

CVS Health MEX:CVS 70 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:CVS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,344.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 18 Healthcare Plans companies, CVS Health ranks better than 83.33% on this metric.

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

CVS Health has Wide Moat: CVS Health has a dominant market position with a strong brand, extensive distribution network, and significant economies of scale. The company's integrated healthcare services create high switching costs and regulatory barriers, providing a durable competitive advantage.

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

CVS Health  (MEX:CVS) 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

CVS Health Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:CVS vs ELV, CI, HUM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Healthcare Plans subindustry, CVS Health'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.

CVS Health Moat Score vs Healthcare Plans Industry

For the Healthcare Plans industry and Healthcare sector, CVS Health's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
CVS Health (MEX:CVS) has a Moat Score of 7 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, CVS Health ranks #3 out of 18 companies in the Healthcare Plans industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is CVS Health's Moat Score too high?
CVS Health's current Moat Score is 7. The Healthcare Plans industry median Moat Score is 4.00. CVS Health's value of 7 is 75% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CVS Health ranks #3 out of 18 companies in the Healthcare Plans industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CVS Health has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CVS Health's Moat Score compare to ELV and CI?
According to the Healthcare Plans industry distribution chart, CVS Health ranks #3 out of 18 companies for Moat Score. This places CVS Health in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 4.00. CVS Health's value of 7 is 75% above this benchmark. 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 Healthcare Plans company?
The median Moat Score among Healthcare Plans companies is 4.00, based on 18 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CVS Health's current Moat Score of 7 is 75% above the industry median. 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. For the Healthcare Plans industry, the median Moat Score is 4.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CVS Health'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 CVS Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVS Health (MEX:CVS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,344.58, compared to a current price of MXN1,813.95 — trading 34.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7 and 75% above the Healthcare Plans industry median of 4.00. CVS Health's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 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 CVS Health (MEX:CVS), the current Moat Score is 7 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 CVS Health (MEX:CVS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVS Health stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,813.95 is trading 34.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,344.58. GuruFocus considers CVS Health to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CVS:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: MXN1,344.58 vs. price of MXN1,813.95 (34.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 75% above the Healthcare Plans median (#3 of 18)

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

CVS Health Business Description

Address One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI, USA, 02895
CVS Health offers a diverse set of healthcare services. Its roots are in its retail pharmacy operations, where it operates around 9,000 stores primarily in the US. CVS is also a large pharmacy benefit manager (acquired through Caremark), processing about 2 billion adjusted claims annually. It operates a top-tier health insurer (acquired through Aetna) through which it serves about 27 million medical members. The acquisition of Oak Street Health added primary care services to the mix, which could have significant synergies with all existing business lines.
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