WK (Workiva) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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WK Workiva Inc WK
64 GF Score
Price $75.71
GF Value $107.52
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Workiva Moat Score?

Workiva WK +8.00% 64 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates WK with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $107.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,831 Software companies, Workiva ranks better than 94.77% on this metric.

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

Workiva has Narrow Moat: Workiva has a solid narrow moat with its cloud-based platform for financial reporting, benefiting from customer switching costs and a strong brand in its niche. However, the competitive landscape in software limits its ability to achieve 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 Workiva might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.


Workiva  (NYSE:WK) 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

Workiva Moat Score Related Terms


WK vs ADEA, FRSH, KC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Workiva'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.


Workiva Moat Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Workiva's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Workiva'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?
Workiva (WK) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 20, 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, Workiva ranks #148 out of 2831 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Workiva's Moat Score too high?
Workiva's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Workiva ranks #148 out of 2831 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Workiva has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Workiva's Moat Score compare to ADEA and FRSH?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Workiva ranks #148 out of 2831 companies for Moat Score. This places Workiva 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 Software company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Software 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. Workiva'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 Workiva stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Workiva (WK) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $107.52, compared to a current price of $75.71 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Workiva's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Workiva (WK), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 20, 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 Workiva (WK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Workiva stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $75.71 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $107.52. GuruFocus considers Workiva to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WK:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $107.52 vs. price of $75.71 (29.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Workiva Business Description

Other Exchanges 0WKA:Germany
Address 2900 University Boulevard, Ames, IA, USA, 50010
Workiva Inc is an AI-powered platform for trust, transparency, and accountability. Accounting, finance, sustainability, risk, and audit teams rely on Workiva for their mission-critical work. It transforms how customers connect data, unify processes, and empower teams in a secure, AI-powered, audit-ready, collaborative platform. Company's Geographical region consist of USA, Netherland, UK, and Others. Majority of revenue is from USA.
64GF Score

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