WINA (Winmark) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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WINA Winmark Corp WINA
82 GF Score
Price $333.36
GF Value $400.99
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Winmark Moat Score?

Winmark WINA +0.63% 82 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates WINA with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $400.99 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,119 Retail - Cyclical companies, Winmark ranks better than 94.82% on this metric.

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

Winmark has Narrow Moat: Winmark Corp has a solid narrow moat with strong brand recognition and a superior distribution network in resale retail. However, it lacks the scale and pricing power for 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 Winmark might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Winmark  (NAS:WINA) 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

Winmark Moat Score Related Terms

WINA vs ARHS, OLPX, SBH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Winmark'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.

Winmark Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Winmark'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?
Winmark (WINA) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 01, 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, Winmark ranks #58 out of 1119 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Winmark's Moat Score too high?
Winmark's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Winmark ranks #58 out of 1119 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Winmark has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Winmark's Moat Score compare to ARHS and OLPX?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Winmark ranks #58 out of 1119 companies for Moat Score. This places Winmark 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. Winmark'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 Winmark stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Winmark (WINA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $400.99, compared to a current price of $333.36 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Winmark's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. 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 Winmark (WINA), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 01, 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 Winmark (WINA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Winmark stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $333.36 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $400.99. GuruFocus considers Winmark to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WINA:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $400.99 vs. price of $333.36 (16.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100

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

Winmark Business Description

Other Exchanges GBZ:Germany
Address 605 Highway 169 North, Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55441
Winmark Corp is a franchisor of value-oriented retail store concepts that buy, sell, and trade gently used merchandise. The company has one reportable segment, including Franchising, and one non-reportable segment, Leasing. The franchising segment franchises value-oriented retail stores that buy, sell, trade, and consign merchandise as well as provide strategic consulting services relating to franchising. The leasing segment includes the middle-market equipment leasing business and small-ticket financing business. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Franchising segment.
82GF Score

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