ONEW (OneWater Marine) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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ONEW OneWater Marine Inc ONEW
61 GF Score
Price $12.25
GF Value $18.59
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is OneWater Marine Moat Score?

OneWater Marine ONEW -1.21% 61 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates ONEW with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,119 Retail - Cyclical companies, OneWater Marine ranks better than 94.82% on this metric.

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

OneWater Marine has Narrow Moat: OneWater Marine Inc benefits from a strong distribution network and customer loyalty in the marine retail sector. It has moderate cost advantages but lacks significant intellectual property or network effects, resulting in a solid 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 OneWater Marine might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

OneWater Marine  (NAS:ONEW) 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

OneWater Marine Moat Score Related Terms

ONEW vs EVGO, FLWS, HTLM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, OneWater Marine'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.

OneWater Marine Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where OneWater Marine'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?
OneWater Marine (ONEW) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 01, 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, OneWater Marine ranks #58 out of 1119 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is OneWater Marine's Moat Score too high?
OneWater Marine's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, OneWater Marine ranks #58 out of 1119 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, OneWater Marine has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OneWater Marine's Moat Score compare to EVGO and FLWS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, OneWater Marine ranks #58 out of 1119 companies for Moat Score. This places OneWater Marine 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. OneWater Marine'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 OneWater Marine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OneWater Marine (ONEW) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.59, compared to a current price of $12.25 — trading 34.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. OneWater Marine's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 OneWater Marine (ONEW), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 01, 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 OneWater Marine (ONEW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OneWater Marine stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.25 is trading 34.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.59. GuruFocus considers OneWater Marine to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ONEW:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $18.59 vs. price of $12.25 (34.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs

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

OneWater Marine Business Description

Address 6275 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA, USA, 30518
OneWater Marine Inc is a recreational marine retailer in the United States. The company operates in two segments: Dealership and Distribution. The Dealership segment is involved in selling new and pre-owned boats. It also arranges financing and insurance products, provides repairs and maintenance services, offers marine-related parts and accessories, and supplies slip and storage accommodations at certain locations. The Distribution segment focuses on the manufacturing, assembly, and distribution of marine-related products. These products are supplied to distributors, box retailers, and online retailers through a network of warehouses and distribution centers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Dealership segment.
61GF Score

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