Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (TSX:SWP) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSX:SWP Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc TSX:SWP
78 GF Score
Price C$5.75
GF Value C$4.76
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Moat Score?

Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee TSX:SWP 78 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:SWP with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of C$4.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,058 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee ranks better than 93.49% on this metric.

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

Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee has Narrow Moat: Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc has a discernible moat due to its proprietary decaffeination process, which provides some cost advantages and brand differentiation. However, the lack of significant customer switching costs and limited market leadership restrict its moat to a modest level.

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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee  (TSX:SWP) 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

Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Moat Score Related Terms

TSX:SWP vs KHC, GIS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee'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.

Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Moat Score falls into.


TSX:SWP
78GF Score
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc TSX:SWP
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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (TSX:SWP) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 27, 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, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee ranks #134 out of 2058 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Moat Score too high?
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee ranks #134 out of 2058 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Moat Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee ranks #134 out of 2058 companies for Moat Score. This places Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee in the top 7% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee'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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (TSX:SWP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$4.76, compared to a current price of C$5.75 — trading 20.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (TSX:SWP), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (TSX:SWP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$5.75 is trading 20.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$4.76. GuruFocus considers Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:SWP:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: C$4.76 vs. price of C$5.75 (20.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Business Description

Other Exchanges SWSSF:USA7RD:Germany
Address 7750 Beedie Way, Delta, BC, CAN, V4G 0A5
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc is involved in the decaffeination of green coffee without the use of chemicals by employing the proprietary SWISS WATER Process. The company leverages science-based systems and quality controls to produce caffeine-free coffee. Additionally, it provides coffee decaffeination and distribution services. The company operates mainly one single business segment, decaffeination of green coffee beans Geographically, it operates in three segments: Canada, the United States, and other international markets, of which the maximum revenue is derived from the United States.
78GF Score

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