VRNOD (Verano Holdings) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


VRNOD Verano Holdings Corp VRNOD
65 GF Score
Price $5.31
GF Value $7.76
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Verano Holdings Moat Score?

Verano Holdings VRNOD +0.19% 65 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates VRNOD with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.76 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,033 Drug Manufacturers companies, Verano Holdings ranks better than 90.71% on this metric.

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

Verano Holdings has Narrow Moat: Verano Holdings has a discernible but modest moat due to its presence in the cannabis industry with some regulatory barriers and brand recognition. However, it lacks strong market leadership, significant customer switching costs, and durable cost advantages, limiting its competitive edge.

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 Verano Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Verano Holdings  (OTCPK:VRNOD) 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

Verano Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

VRNOD vs ZTS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Verano Holdings'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.

Verano Holdings Moat Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Verano Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Verano Holdings (VRNOD) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 24, 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, Verano Holdings ranks #96 out of 1033 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Verano Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Verano Holdings' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Verano Holdings ranks #96 out of 1033 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Verano Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verano Holdings' Moat Score compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Verano Holdings ranks #96 out of 1033 companies for Moat Score. This places Verano Holdings in the top 9% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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. Verano Holdings'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 Verano Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verano Holdings (VRNOD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.76, compared to a current price of $5.31 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Verano Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Verano Holdings (VRNOD), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 24, 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 Verano Holdings (VRNOD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verano Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.31 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.76. GuruFocus considers Verano Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for VRNOD:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $7.76 vs. price of $5.31 (31.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Verano Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges H7P0:GermanyVRNO:Canada
Address 224 West Hill Street, Suite 400, Chicago, IL, USA, 60610
Verano Holdings Corp is a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator in the United States. The company operates through cultivation (wholesale) and retail segments. Its consumer brands include Encore, Avexia, MUV, Savvy, BITS, and Verano, while its retail dispensaries operate under brands such as Zen Leaf and MUV. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the retail segment.
65GF Score

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