SNDL (STU:VY4) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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STU:VY4 SNDL Inc STU:VY4
67 GF Score
Price €1.05
GF Value €1.42
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is SNDL Moat Score?

SNDL STU:VY4 +1.35% 67 Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:VY4 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 240 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, SNDL ranks better than 83.33% on this metric.

SNDL has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

SNDL has No Moat: SNDL Inc operates in the highly competitive cannabis industry with low barriers to entry and minimal customer switching costs. The company lacks significant brand strength, intellectual property, or cost advantages, resulting in a very weak competitive position.

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 SNDL might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

SNDL  (STU:VY4) 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

SNDL Moat Score Related Terms

STU:VY4 vs AGCC, MGPI, CWGL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, SNDL'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.

SNDL Moat Score vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SNDL's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


STU:VY4
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
SNDL (STU:VY4) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Aug. 08, 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, SNDL ranks #40 out of 240 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is SNDL's Moat Score too high?
SNDL's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, SNDL ranks #40 out of 240 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SNDL has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SNDL's Moat Score compare to AGCC and MGPI?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, SNDL ranks #40 out of 240 companies for Moat Score. This places SNDL in the top 17% 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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. SNDL's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SNDL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SNDL (STU:VY4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.42, compared to a current price of €1.05 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. SNDL's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 SNDL (STU:VY4), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 08, 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 SNDL (STU:VY4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SNDL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.05 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.42. GuruFocus considers SNDL to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:VY4:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: €1.42 vs. price of €1.05 (26.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:VY4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

SNDL Business Description

Other Exchanges SNDL:USASNDL:Canada
Address 17220 Stony Plain Road, Suite 101, Edmonton, AB, CAN, T5S 1K6
SNDL Inc is a private-sector liquor and cannabis retailer in Canada with retail banners that include Ace Liquor, Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Value Buds, and Spiritleaf. The principal activities of the company are the retailing of wines, beers, and spirits. It comprised four reportable segments: liquor retail, cannabis retail, cannabis operations, and investments. Liquor retail includes the sale of wines, beers, and spirits through owned liquor stores. The company generates maximum revenue from liquor retail.
67GF Score

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