SHOE (Shoe Station Group) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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SHOE Shoe Station Group Inc SHOE
76 GF Score
Price $16.11
GF Value $22.02
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Shoe Station Group Moat Score?

Shoe Station Group SHOE +2.29% 76 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHOE with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,118 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shoe Station Group ranks better than 88.82% on this metric.

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

Shoe Station Group has Narrow Moat: Shoe Carnival Inc has a modest moat due to its strong regional presence and economies of scale in retail. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant brand strength and customer loyalty.

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 Shoe Station Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Shoe Station Group  (NAS:SHOE) 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

Shoe Station Group Moat Score Related Terms

SHOE vs CAL, GCO, LE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Shoe Station Group'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.

Shoe Station Group Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Shoe Station Group's Moat Score falls into.


SHOE
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Shoe Station Group (SHOE) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 10, 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, Shoe Station Group ranks #125 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Shoe Station Group's Moat Score too high?
Shoe Station Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Shoe Station Group ranks #125 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shoe Station Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoe Station Group's Moat Score compare to CAL and GCO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shoe Station Group ranks #125 out of 1118 companies for Moat Score. This places Shoe Station Group in the top 11% 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. Shoe Station Group'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 Shoe Station Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoe Station Group (SHOE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.02, compared to a current price of $16.11 — trading 26.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Shoe Station Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Shoe Station Group (SHOE), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 10, 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 Shoe Station Group (SHOE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoe Station Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $16.11 is trading 26.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.02. GuruFocus considers Shoe Station Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHOE:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $22.02 vs. price of $16.11 (26.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Shoe Station Group Business Description

Address 1800 Innovation Point, 5th Floor, Fort Mill, SC, USA, 29715
Shoe Station Group Inc is a one-stop family footwear destination that offers an impressive selection from top brands. It is a fashion destination for footwear, southern-inspired accessories, and apparel. The group has physical stores throughout five Southern states and is available online at ShoeStation.com, shipping all across the U.S. Its offer products for Women's, Men's, and Kids.
76GF Score

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