Five Below (MEX:FIVE) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


MEX:FIVE Five Below Inc MEX:FIVE
97 GF Score
Price MXN3,385.60
GF Value MXN3,593.73
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What is Five Below Moat Score?

Five Below MEX:FIVE 97 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:FIVE with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,593.73. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,118 Retail - Cyclical companies, Five Below ranks better than 94.81% on this metric.

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

Five Below has Narrow Moat: Five Below has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand and customer loyalty in the discount retail sector. It benefits from economies of scale and a superior distribution network, allowing competitive pricing. However, it lacks significant barriers like patents or high switching costs, limiting it to a narrow 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 Five Below might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Five Below  (MEX:FIVE) 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

Five Below Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:FIVE vs GME, MUSA, BBY: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Five Below'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.

Five Below Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Five Below (MEX:FIVE) 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, Five Below ranks #58 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Five Below's Moat Score too high?
Five Below's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Five Below ranks #58 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Five Below has a GF Score™ of 97/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Five Below's Moat Score compare to GME and MUSA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Five Below ranks #58 out of 1118 companies for Moat Score. This places Five Below 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. Five Below'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 Five Below stock overvalued right now?
Five Below (MEX:FIVE) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,593.73, compared to a current price of MXN3,385.60 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Five Below's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Five Below (MEX:FIVE), 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 Five Below (MEX:FIVE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Five Below stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN3,385.60 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,593.73.

Key valuation signals for MEX:FIVE:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: MXN3,593.73 vs. price of MXN3,385.60 (5.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Five Below Business Description

Address 701 Market Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19106
Five Below Inc is a specialty value retailer offering a broad range of trend-right, high-quality products loved by the kid and the kid in all of customers. The Company's edited assortment of products includes select brands and licensed merchandise. The Company also sells its merchandise on the internet, through the Company's e-commerce website and mobile app, offering home delivery and the option to buy online and pick up in store. Additionally, the Company sells merchandise through on-demand third-party delivery services to enable its customers to shop online and receive convenient delivery. It derives revenue from sales of the Company's merchandise to customers.
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