URBN (Urban Outfitters) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


URBN Urban Outfitters Inc URBN
87 GF Score
Price $70.44
GF Value $59.66
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Urban Outfitters Moat Score?

Urban Outfitters URBN -1.37% 87 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates URBN with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,118 Retail - Cyclical companies, Urban Outfitters ranks better than 94.81% on this metric.

Urban Outfitters has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Urban Outfitters has Narrow Moat: Urban Outfitters Inc has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand and customer loyalty. While it benefits from economies of scale and a robust distribution network, it faces intense competition in the retail sector, limiting its pricing power and market share sustainability.

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 Urban Outfitters might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Urban Outfitters  (NAS:URBN) 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

Urban Outfitters Moat Score Related Terms

URBN vs VSXY, BOOT, GAP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Urban Outfitters'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.

Urban Outfitters Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Urban Outfitters (URBN) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 30, 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, Urban Outfitters ranks #58 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Urban Outfitters' Moat Score too high?
Urban Outfitters' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Urban Outfitters ranks #58 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Urban Outfitters has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Urban Outfitters' Moat Score compare to VSXY and BOOT?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Urban Outfitters ranks #58 out of 1118 companies for Moat Score. This places Urban Outfitters in the top 5% 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. Urban Outfitters's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Urban Outfitters stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban Outfitters (URBN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.66, compared to a current price of $70.44 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Urban Outfitters' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Urban Outfitters (URBN), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 30, 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 Urban Outfitters (URBN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban Outfitters stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $70.44 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $59.66. GuruFocus considers Urban Outfitters to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for URBN:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $59.66 vs. price of $70.44 (18.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Urban Outfitters Business Description

Other Exchanges URBN:MexicoURBN:Argentina
Address 5000 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19112-1495
Founded in 1970, Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters is a multibrand apparel and home goods retailer that operates nearly 800 stores and e-commerce in the US, which accounts for about 87% of sales, as well as in other regions. Its retail nameplates are Urban Outfitters (22% of fiscal 2026 sales), Free People/Movement (26%), and Anthropologie (42%). Retail accounted for 86% of fiscal 2026 revenue, but Urban Outfitters also sells products through a wholesale operation, owns some restaurants, and operates a fast-growing clothing rental and resale business called Nuuly (9% of sales). Urban Outfitters primarily markets to young adults and offers products across apparel (66% of sales), home goods (16% of sales), accessories (13% of sales), and more.
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