WALD (Waldencast) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


WALD Waldencast PLC WALD
35 GF Score
Price $1.50
GF Value $3.47
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Waldencast Moat Score?

Waldencast WALD +1.01% 35 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates WALD with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,056 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Waldencast ranks better than 91.05% on this metric.

Waldencast has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Waldencast has No Moat: Waldencast PLC has very weak competitive advantages. It operates in a competitive market with low switching costs and lacks significant brand strength, intellectual property, or regulatory barriers.

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 Waldencast might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Waldencast  (NAS:WALD) 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

Waldencast Moat Score Related Terms

WALD vs ACU, NUS, SKIN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Waldencast'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.

Waldencast Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Waldencast (WALD) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 29, 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, Waldencast ranks #184 out of 2056 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Waldencast's Moat Score too high?
Waldencast's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Waldencast ranks #184 out of 2056 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Waldencast has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waldencast's Moat Score compare to ACU and NUS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Waldencast ranks #184 out of 2056 companies for Moat Score. This places Waldencast 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 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. Waldencast's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waldencast stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waldencast (WALD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.47, compared to a current price of $1.50 — trading 56.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Waldencast's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 4 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 Waldencast (WALD), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 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 Waldencast (WALD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waldencast stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.50 is trading 56.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.47. GuruFocus considers Waldencast to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for WALD:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $3.47 vs. price of $1.50 (56.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Waldencast Business Description

Address 81 Fulham Road, London, GBR, SW3 6RD
Waldencast PLC is a beauty and wellness operating platform. The company is organized into two reportable segments namely Obagi Skincare and Milk Makeup. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Obagi Medical segment. The Obagi Medical segment is engaged in developing, marketing, and selling skin health products. The Milk Makeup segment includes developing, marketing, and selling cosmetics, skincare, and other beauty products. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from North America region.
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