UTZ (Utz Brands) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


UTZ Utz Brands Inc UTZ
42 GF Score
Price $7.71
GF Value $13.85
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Utz Brands Moat Score?

Utz Brands UTZ +6.79% 42 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates UTZ with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,058 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Utz Brands ranks better than 93.49% on this metric.

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

Utz Brands has Narrow Moat: Utz Brands Inc has a discernible but modest moat due to its brand recognition in the snack food industry and some economies of scale. It has moderate customer loyalty but lacks significant pricing power or exclusive licenses.

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 Utz Brands might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Utz Brands  (NYSE:UTZ) 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

Utz Brands Moat Score Related Terms

UTZ vs OFRM, MAMA, WEST: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Utz Brands'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.

Utz Brands Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Utz Brands's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Utz Brands (UTZ) 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, Utz Brands ranks #134 out of 2058 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Utz Brands' Moat Score too high?
Utz Brands' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Utz Brands 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, Utz Brands has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Utz Brands' Moat Score compare to OFRM and MAMA?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Utz Brands ranks #134 out of 2058 companies for Moat Score. This places Utz Brands 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. Utz Brands'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 Utz Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utz Brands (UTZ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.85, compared to a current price of $7.71 — trading 44.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Utz Brands' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 6 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 Utz Brands (UTZ), 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 Utz Brands (UTZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utz Brands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.71 is trading 44.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.85. GuruFocus considers Utz Brands to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for UTZ:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $13.85 vs. price of $7.71 (44.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Utz Brands Business Description

Other Exchanges 5V9:Germany
Address 900 High Street, Hanover, PA, USA, 17331
Utz Brands Inc is a manufacturer of branded salty snacks based in the United States. It produces various salty snack foods, including potato chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, party mixes, pork skins, ready-to-eat popcorn, and other snacks, which include salsa and dips. These products are offered through its flagship brands like Utz, On The Border, Zapp's, and Boulder Canyon, along with other brands, including Golden Flake, Miguelito's, Hawaiian, Bachman, Tim's Cascade, Dirty Potato Chips, TGI Fridays, and Vitner's. The company's products are packaged in a variety of different sizes and configurations, ranging from individual packages to shareable bulk containers. It also sells certain third-party branded products through its distribution network.
42GF Score

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