PWP (Perella Weinberg Partners) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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PWP Perella Weinberg Partners PWP
68 GF Score
Price $15.39
GF Value $14.48
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Perella Weinberg Partners Moat Score?

Perella Weinberg Partners PWP +3.22% 68 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates PWP with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 839 Capital Markets companies, Perella Weinberg Partners ranks better than 95.35% on this metric.

Perella Weinberg Partners has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Perella Weinberg Partners has Narrow Moat: Perella Weinberg Partners has a solid reputation in financial advisory services, benefiting from brand strength and customer loyalty. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant regulatory barriers or network effects to ensure a wider 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 Perella Weinberg Partners might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Perella Weinberg Partners  (NAS:PWP) 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

Perella Weinberg Partners Moat Score Related Terms

PWP vs GOLD, OPY, SBET: Moat Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Perella Weinberg Partners'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.

Perella Weinberg Partners Moat Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Perella Weinberg Partners's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Perella Weinberg Partners'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?
Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 15, 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, Perella Weinberg Partners ranks #39 out of 839 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 4.6%.
Is Perella Weinberg Partners' Moat Score too high?
Perella Weinberg Partners' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Perella Weinberg Partners ranks #39 out of 839 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Perella Weinberg Partners has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perella Weinberg Partners' Moat Score compare to GOLD and OPY?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Perella Weinberg Partners ranks #39 out of 839 companies for Moat Score. This places Perella Weinberg Partners 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Capital Markets 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. Perella Weinberg Partners'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 Perella Weinberg Partners stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.48, compared to a current price of $15.39 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Perella Weinberg Partners' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 15, 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 Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perella Weinberg Partners stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.39 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.48. GuruFocus considers Perella Weinberg Partners to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PWP:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $14.48 vs. price of $15.39 (6.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Perella Weinberg Partners Business Description

Address 767 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10153
Perella Weinberg Partners is an independent advisory firm that provides strategic and financial advice to a wide range of clients. The Company's activities as an investment banking advisory firm constitute a single business segment that provides a range of advisory services, including advice related to strategic and financial decisions, mergers and acquisitions execution, shareholder and defense advisory, financing and capital solutions advice with resources focused on restructuring and liability management, capital markets advisory, private capital placement, as well as specialized underwriting and research services for the energy and related industries.
68GF Score

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