Big Rock Brewery (TSX:BR) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSX:BR Big Rock Brewery Inc TSX:BR
27 GF Score
Price C$0.67
GF Value C$0.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Big Rock Brewery Moat Score?

Big Rock Brewery TSX:BR 27 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:BR with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 239 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Big Rock Brewery ranks better than 84.52% on this metric.

Big Rock Brewery has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Big Rock Brewery has No Moat: Big Rock Brewery faces intense competition in the craft beer industry with limited brand strength and customer loyalty. It lacks significant cost advantages or proprietary technology, resulting in a 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 Big Rock Brewery might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Big Rock Brewery  (TSX:BR) 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

Big Rock Brewery Moat Score Related Terms

TSX:BR vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Big Rock Brewery'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.

Big Rock Brewery Moat Score vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Big Rock Brewery's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Big Rock Brewery (TSX:BR) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 14, 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, Big Rock Brewery ranks #37 out of 239 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Big Rock Brewery's Moat Score too high?
Big Rock Brewery's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Big Rock Brewery ranks #37 out of 239 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Big Rock Brewery has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Big Rock Brewery's Moat Score compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Big Rock Brewery ranks #37 out of 239 companies for Moat Score. This places Big Rock Brewery in the top 16% 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. Big Rock Brewery's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Big Rock Brewery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Rock Brewery (TSX:BR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.42, compared to a current price of C$0.67 — trading 59.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Big Rock Brewery's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 7 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 Big Rock Brewery (TSX:BR), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 14, 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 Big Rock Brewery (TSX:BR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Rock Brewery stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$0.67 is trading 59.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.42. GuruFocus considers Big Rock Brewery to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:BR:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: C$0.42 vs. price of C$0.67 (59.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 27/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Big Rock Brewery Business Description

Address 5555 - 76th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2C 4L8
Big Rock Brewery Inc is a producer of premium, all-natural craft beers, cider, and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.. It operates in two segments: the wholesale segment, which manufactures and distributes beer, cider, and other alcoholic beverages to and through, provincial liquor boards which are subsequently sold to end consumers; and the retail segment, which sells beverages, food, and merchandise to end consumers on premises owned and/or operated by the company. Its brands include Big Rock, Tree Brewing, Pacer, Rock Creek Cider, Dukes Cider, AGD, Shaftebury, Bow Valley, White Peaks, and Cottage Springs. It also produces an ongoing selection of seasonal beers and ciders as well as beer and RTD products under co-packaging and "white label" contract arrangements.
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