CarParts.com (STU:ZZF0) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 18, 2026)

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STU:ZZF0 CarParts.com Inc STU:ZZF0
52 GF Score
Price €5.20
GF Value €5.63
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What is CarParts.com Moat Score?

CarParts.com STU:ZZF0 52 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:ZZF0 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.63. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,309 Vehicles & Parts companies, CarParts.com ranks better than 90.3% on this metric.

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

CarParts.com has Narrow Moat: CarParts.com Inc benefits from a superior distribution network and some economies of scale. However, it lacks strong brand strength, significant customer switching costs, and regulatory barriers, resulting in a modest 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 CarParts.com might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

CarParts.com  (STU:ZZF0) 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

CarParts.com Moat Score Related Terms

STU:ZZF0 vs SYPR, MKDW, GTEC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, CarParts.com'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.

CarParts.com Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CarParts.com's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CarParts.com'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?
CarParts.com (STU:ZZF0) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 18, 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, CarParts.com ranks #127 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is CarParts.com's Moat Score too high?
CarParts.com's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, CarParts.com ranks #127 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CarParts.com has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CarParts.com's Moat Score compare to SYPR and MKDW?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CarParts.com ranks #127 out of 1309 companies for Moat Score. This places CarParts.com in the top 10% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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. CarParts.com'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 CarParts.com stock overvalued right now?
CarParts.com (STU:ZZF0) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.63, compared to a current price of €5.20 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. CarParts.com's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 CarParts.com (STU:ZZF0), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 18, 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 CarParts.com (STU:ZZF0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CarParts.com stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €5.20 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.63.

Key valuation signals for STU:ZZF0:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €5.63 vs. price of €5.20 (7.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs

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CarParts.com Business Description

Other Exchanges PRTS:USA
Address 4910 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 300, Long Beach, CA, USA, 90815
CarParts.com Inc is an online provider of automotive aftermarket parts and repair information. It serves as an end-to-end solution for automotive repair and maintenance resources, offering a seamless online shopping experience that empowers drivers along every part of their journey. The company principally sells its products to individual consumers through its network of websites and online marketplaces. Its products consist of collision parts serving the body repair market, engine parts to serve the replacement parts market, and performance parts and accessories.
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