Ralph Lauren (MEX:RL) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


MEX:RL Ralph Lauren Corp MEX:RL
29 GF Score
Price MXN5,774.00
GF Value MXN3,709.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Ralph Lauren Moat Score?

Ralph Lauren MEX:RL 29 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:RL with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,709.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,146 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Ralph Lauren ranks better than 99.39% on this metric.

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

Ralph Lauren has Narrow Moat: Ralph Lauren Corp has a strong narrow moat with a well-recognized brand and deep customer loyalty. While it has some pricing power and distribution advantages, intense competition in the fashion industry limits its ability to achieve a wide 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 Ralph Lauren might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Ralph Lauren  (MEX:RL) 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

Ralph Lauren Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:RL vs LEVI, VFC, KTB: Moat Score Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Ralph Lauren'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.

Ralph Lauren Moat Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ralph Lauren's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Ralph Lauren (MEX:RL) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 29, 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, Ralph Lauren ranks #7 out of 1146 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Ralph Lauren's Moat Score too high?
Ralph Lauren's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #7 out of 1146 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ralph Lauren has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ralph Lauren's Moat Score compare to LEVI and VFC?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #7 out of 1146 companies for Moat Score. This places Ralph Lauren 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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. Ralph Lauren'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 Ralph Lauren stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren (MEX:RL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,709.09, compared to a current price of MXN5,774.00 — trading 55.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Ralph Lauren's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 6 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 Ralph Lauren (MEX:RL), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 29, 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 Ralph Lauren (MEX:RL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN5,774.00 is trading 55.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,709.09. GuruFocus considers Ralph Lauren to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:RL:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: MXN3,709.09 vs. price of MXN5,774.00 (55.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Ralph Lauren Business Description

Address 650 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10022
Founded by designer Ralph Lauren (current executive chairman and chief creative officer) in 1967 in New York City, Ralph Lauren Corp. designs, markets, and distributes lifestyle merchandise in North America (41% of fiscal 2026 sales), Europe (31%), and Asia (26%). Best known for its iconic polo shirts, its products also include other types of apparel, footwear, eyewear, jewelry, handbags, home goods, and fragrances. The company's brands include Ralph Lauren Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Lauren Ralph Lauren. Distribution channels for Ralph Lauren include wholesale (department stores and specialty stores), retail (company-owned retail stores and e-commerce), and licensing.
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