VERX (Vertex) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


What is Vertex Moat Score?

Vertex VERX +2.64% Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,844 Software companies, Vertex ranks better than 94.8% on this metric.

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

Vertex has Narrow Moat: Vertex Inc has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand in tax technology solutions and significant customer switching costs. Its specialized software creates a modest barrier to entry, but lacks the scale or network effects to be considered a wide 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 Vertex might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Vertex  (NAS:VERX) 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

Vertex Moat Score Related Terms

VERX vs WRD, ALKT, INTA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Vertex'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.

Vertex Moat Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Vertex's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Vertex (VERX) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 03, 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, Vertex ranks #148 out of 2844 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Vertex's Moat Score too high?
Vertex's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Vertex ranks #148 out of 2844 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Vertex's Moat Score compare to WRD and ALKT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Vertex ranks #148 out of 2844 companies for Moat Score. This places Vertex 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 Software company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Software 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. Vertex'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 Vertex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex (VERX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.78, compared to a current price of $12.86 — trading 65% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. 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 Vertex (VERX), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 03, 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.

Vertex Business Description

Address 2301 Renaissance Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA, USA, 19406
Vertex Inc is a provider of tax technology and services. Its software, content, and services help customers stay in compliance with indirect taxes that occur in taxing jurisdictions all over the world. It provides cloud-based and on-premise solutions to specific industries for every line of tax, including income, sales, consumer use, value-added, and payroll. The company offers solutions such as tax determination, Tax Data Management, document management, and compliance and reporting, among others. The company derives revenue from software subscriptions.