Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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WBO:LBRA Bath & Body Works Inc WBO:LBRA
61 GF Score
Price €17.47
GF Value €29.17
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Bath & Body Works Moat Score?

Bath & Body Works WBO:LBRA -3.72% 61 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:LBRA with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bath & Body Works ranks better than 94.81% on this metric.

Bath & Body Works has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Bath & Body Works has Narrow Moat: Bath & Body Works benefits from strong brand strength and customer loyalty, with a solid market presence in personal care products. However, it faces competition from other retailers and lacks significant regulatory barriers or proprietary technology. Its pricing power and distribution network support a solid narrow 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 Bath & Body Works might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Bath & Body Works  (WBO:LBRA) 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

Bath & Body Works Moat Score Related Terms

WBO:LBRA vs MNSO, RH, ASO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Bath & Body Works'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.

Bath & Body Works Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bath & Body Works's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bath & Body Works's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 15, 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, Bath & Body Works ranks #58 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Bath & Body Works' Moat Score too high?
Bath & Body Works' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Bath & Body Works ranks #58 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bath & Body Works has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bath & Body Works' Moat Score compare to MNSO and RH?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bath & Body Works ranks #58 out of 1117 companies for Moat Score. This places Bath & Body Works 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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. Bath & Body Works'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 Bath & Body Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.17, compared to a current price of €17.47 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Bath & Body Works' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 15, 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 Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bath & Body Works stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €17.47 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.17. GuruFocus considers Bath & Body Works to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:LBRA:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €29.17 vs. price of €17.47 (40.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Bath & Body Works Business Description

Address Three Limited Parkway, Columbus, OH, USA, 43230
Bath & Body Works is a specialty home fragrance and fragrant body care retailer operating under the Bath & Body Works, C.O. Bigelow, and White Barn brands. The company generates most of its business in North America, with just 4% of sales from international markets in fiscal 2025. For fiscal 2025, 77% of sales stemmed from the brick-and-mortar network of more than 1,900 retail stores, similar to 2024 levels, as consumer shopping patterns remained normal. Future growth is expected from store upgrades, digital and international channels, as well as adjacent category expansions like men's and lip.
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