PINC (Premier) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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PINC Premier Inc PINC
54 GF Score
Price $49.95
GF Value $27.61
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What is Premier Moat Score?

Premier PINC +0.16% 54 Moat Score is 6 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates PINC with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.61. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

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

Premier has Narrow Moat: Premier Inc has a strong position in healthcare supply chain services with network effects and customer switching costs. It benefits from economies of scale and some regulatory barriers, but lacks strong brand strength, keeping its moat narrow but strong.

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 Premier might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Premier  (NAS:PINC) 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

Premier Moat Score Related Terms

PINC vs TXG, HTFL, PRVA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, Premier'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.

Premier Moat Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Premier's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Premier'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?
Premier (PINC) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Aug. 20, 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.
Is Premier's Moat Score too high?
Premier's current Moat Score is 6. Overall, Premier has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier's Moat Score compare to TXG and HTFL?
Premier's Moat Score of 6 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. 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 Providers & Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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. Premier'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 Premier stock overvalued right now?
Premier (PINC) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.61, compared to a current price of $49.95 — trading 80.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Premier's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Premier (PINC), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Aug. 20, 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 Premier (PINC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $49.95 is trading 80.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.61.

Key valuation signals for PINC:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $27.61 vs. price of $49.95 (80.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Premier Business Description

Address 13034 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28277
Premier Inc is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based technology-driven healthcare improvement company, uniting an alliance of United States (U.S.) hospitals, health systems, and other providers and organizations to transform healthcare. The company's revenue is all sourced domestically and is reported in two business segments: the supply chain services and the consulting and technology platform of performance services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the supply chain services segment.
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