WMK (Weis Markets) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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WMK Weis Markets Inc WMK
68 GF Score
Price $70.77
GF Value $76.80
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Weis Markets Moat Score?

Weis Markets WMK -0.38% 68 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates WMK with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 317 Retail - Defensive companies, Weis Markets ranks better than 84.23% on this metric.

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

Weis Markets has Narrow Moat: Weis Markets has a discernible but modest moat due to its regional market presence and customer loyalty. However, intense competition in the grocery sector limits its moat strength.

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 Weis Markets might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Weis Markets  (NYSE:WMK) 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

Weis Markets Moat Score Related Terms

WMK vs IMKTA, GO, NGVC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Weis Markets'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.

Weis Markets Moat Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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


WMK
68GF Score
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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Weis Markets (WMK) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 25, 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, Weis Markets ranks #50 out of 317 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Weis Markets' Moat Score too high?
Weis Markets' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Weis Markets ranks #50 out of 317 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Weis Markets has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Weis Markets' Moat Score compare to IMKTA and GO?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Weis Markets ranks #50 out of 317 companies for Moat Score. This places Weis Markets in the top 16% 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 - Defensive company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Defensive 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. Weis Markets'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 Weis Markets stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weis Markets (WMK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.80, compared to a current price of $70.77 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Weis Markets' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 Weis Markets (WMK), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 25, 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 Weis Markets (WMK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weis Markets stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $70.77 is trading 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $76.80. GuruFocus considers Weis Markets to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WMK:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $76.80 vs. price of $70.77 (7.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Weis Markets Business Description

Address 1000 South Second Street, P.O. Box 471, Sunbury, PA, USA, 17801-0471
Weis Markets Inc is a U.S.-based company that is principally engaged in retailing food products in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. The company's products mainly belong to the following categories: center-store goods, fresh goods, pharmacy services, fuel, and others. The center-store goods include groceries, dairy products, frozen foods, alcoholic beverages, and general merchandise items. The fresh goods include meats, seafood, floral, prepared foods, and bakery products. The company operates in a single segment, which is the retail segment. It derives revenues from customers through the retail sale of products including grocery, pharmacy and fuel from company owned supermarkets. The company derives all its revenue from sales within Pennsylvania and surrounding states.
68GF Score

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