WOOF (Petco Health and Wellness Co) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 13, 2026)

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WOOF Petco Health and Wellness Co Inc WOOF
68 GF Score
Price $2.73
GF Value $3.02
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Petco Health and Wellness Co Moat Score?

Petco Health and Wellness Co WOOF 68 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates WOOF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,118 Retail - Cyclical companies, Petco Health and Wellness Co ranks better than 94.81% on this metric.

Petco Health and Wellness Co has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Petco Health and Wellness Co has Narrow Moat: Petco has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand and customer loyalty in the pet retail sector. It benefits from a robust distribution network and economies of scale. However, it faces competition from other large retailers, limiting its pricing power and market share sustainability.

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 Petco Health and Wellness Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Petco Health and Wellness Co  (NAS:WOOF) 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

Petco Health and Wellness Co Moat Score Related Terms

WOOF vs HZO, BWMX, ARKO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Petco Health and Wellness Co'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.

Petco Health and Wellness Co Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Petco Health and Wellness Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Petco Health and Wellness Co (WOOF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 13, 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, Petco Health and Wellness Co ranks #58 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Petco Health and Wellness Co's Moat Score too high?
Petco Health and Wellness Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Petco Health and Wellness Co ranks #58 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Petco Health and Wellness Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petco Health and Wellness Co's Moat Score compare to HZO and BWMX?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Petco Health and Wellness Co ranks #58 out of 1118 companies for Moat Score. This places Petco Health and Wellness Co 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. Petco Health and Wellness Co'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 Petco Health and Wellness Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petco Health and Wellness Co (WOOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.02, compared to a current price of $2.73 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Petco Health and Wellness Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 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 Petco Health and Wellness Co (WOOF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 13, 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 Petco Health and Wellness Co (WOOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petco Health and Wellness Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.73 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.02. GuruFocus considers Petco Health and Wellness Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WOOF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $3.02 vs. price of $2.73 (9.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Petco Health and Wellness Co Business Description

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Address 10850 Via Frontera, San Diego, CA, USA, 92127
Petco Health and Wellness Co Inc is a pet specialty retailer focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and its own partners with pet care centers in approximately 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The Company also offers an expanded range of consumables, supplies, and services through its website and mobile app.
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