SG (Sweetgreen) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


SG Sweetgreen Inc SG
69 GF Score
Price $8.77
GF Value $14.25
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sweetgreen Moat Score?

Sweetgreen SG -3.63% 69 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates SG with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Restaurants companies, Sweetgreen ranks better than 88.28% on this metric.

Sweetgreen has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Sweetgreen has Narrow Moat: Sweetgreen has a discernible but modest moat due to its strong brand in the healthy fast-casual dining sector. While it has some customer loyalty and brand strength, it faces significant competition and lacks substantial cost advantages or network effects.

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 Sweetgreen might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Sweetgreen  (NYSE:SG) 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

Sweetgreen Moat Score Related Terms

SG vs CBRL, PZZA, BJRI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Sweetgreen'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.

Sweetgreen Moat Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sweetgreen's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Sweetgreen (SG) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 03, 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, Sweetgreen ranks #43 out of 367 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Sweetgreen's Moat Score too high?
Sweetgreen's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Sweetgreen ranks #43 out of 367 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sweetgreen has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sweetgreen's Moat Score compare to CBRL and PZZA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Sweetgreen ranks #43 out of 367 companies for Moat Score. This places Sweetgreen in the top 12% 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 Restaurants company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Restaurants 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. Sweetgreen's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sweetgreen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sweetgreen (SG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.25, compared to a current price of $8.77 — trading 38.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Sweetgreen's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Sweetgreen (SG), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 03, 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 Sweetgreen (SG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sweetgreen stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.77 is trading 38.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.25. GuruFocus considers Sweetgreen to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SG:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $14.25 vs. price of $8.77 (38.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Sweetgreen Business Description

Address 3102 36th Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90018
Sweetgreen Inc is a mission-driven, next-generation restaurant and lifestyle brand that serves healthy food at scale. Its bold vision is to be as ubiquitous as traditional fast food, but with the transparency and quality that consumers increasingly expect. It is creating plant-forward, seasonal, and earth-friendly meals from fresh ingredients and produce that prioritizes organic, regenerative, and local sourcing. Its menu involves, Kids' meal, salads, sides, local items, Protein Plates, Desserts, Drinks and Others.
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