VLKAF (Volkswagen AG) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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76 GF Score
Price $87.70
GF Value $117.20
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Volkswagen AG Moat Score?

Volkswagen AG VLKAF -3.10% 76 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates VLKAF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $117.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,318 Vehicles & Parts companies, Volkswagen AG ranks better than 99.39% on this metric.

Volkswagen AG has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Volkswagen AG has Wide Moat: Volkswagen AG benefits from strong brand strength, significant economies of scale, and a robust distribution network. Its extensive R&D capabilities and valuable intellectual property further solidify its durable competitive advantages.

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 Volkswagen AG might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Volkswagen AG  (OTCPK:VLKAF) 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

Volkswagen AG Moat Score Related Terms

VLKAF vs TSLA, GM, F: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Volkswagen AG'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.

Volkswagen AG Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Volkswagen AG's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) has a Moat Score of 7 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, Volkswagen AG ranks #8 out of 1318 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Volkswagen AG's Moat Score too high?
Volkswagen AG's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Volkswagen AG ranks #8 out of 1318 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Volkswagen AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volkswagen AG's Moat Score compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Volkswagen AG ranks #8 out of 1318 companies for Moat Score. This places Volkswagen AG in the top 1% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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. Volkswagen AG's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volkswagen AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $117.20, compared to a current price of $87.70 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Volkswagen AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Volkswagen AG (VLKAF), the current Moat Score is 7 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 Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volkswagen AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $87.70 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $117.20. GuruFocus considers Volkswagen AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for VLKAF:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $117.20 vs. price of $87.70 (25.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Volkswagen AG Business Description

Address Berliner Ring 2, Wolfsburg, NI, DEU, 38440
Volkswagen is the second-largest automotive original equipment manufacturer by vehicle sales globally, selling 9 million vehicles in 2025. Its four vehicle segments core (Volkswagen, SEAT, Skoda, and VW commercial), progressive (Audi, Lamborghini, and Bentley), sports luxury (Porsche), and Traton commercial vehicles (Traton, Scania, Navistar, MAN, and VW truck and bus) contribute 45%, 20%, 10%, and 13% to group revenue, respectively. It also has a vehicle software business (Cariad), batteries, power engineering production, and financial services.
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