WVVI (Willamette Valley Vineyards) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


WVVI Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc WVVI
53 GF Score
Price $2.66
GF Value $4.65
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Willamette Valley Vineyards Moat Score?

Willamette Valley Vineyards WVVI -1.48% 53 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates WVVI with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.65 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 240 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Willamette Valley Vineyards ranks better than 91.25% on this metric.

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

Willamette Valley Vineyards has Narrow Moat: Willamette Valley Vineyards benefits from a strong brand and customer loyalty in the niche wine market. However, it faces competition and lacks significant economies of scale or regulatory barriers, resulting in a solid but 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 Willamette Valley Vineyards might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Willamette Valley Vineyards  (NAS:WVVI) 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

Willamette Valley Vineyards Moat Score Related Terms

WVVI vs EPSM, SBEV, IBG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Willamette Valley Vineyards'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.

Willamette Valley Vineyards Moat Score vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Willamette Valley Vineyards's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Willamette Valley Vineyards's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 04, 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, Willamette Valley Vineyards ranks #21 out of 240 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 8.7%.
Is Willamette Valley Vineyards' Moat Score too high?
Willamette Valley Vineyards' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Willamette Valley Vineyards ranks #21 out of 240 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Willamette Valley Vineyards has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Willamette Valley Vineyards' Moat Score compare to EPSM and SBEV?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Willamette Valley Vineyards ranks #21 out of 240 companies for Moat Score. This places Willamette Valley Vineyards in the top 9% 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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. Willamette Valley Vineyards'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 Willamette Valley Vineyards stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.65, compared to a current price of $2.66 — trading 42.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Willamette Valley Vineyards' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 04, 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 Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willamette Valley Vineyards stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.66 is trading 42.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.65. GuruFocus considers Willamette Valley Vineyards to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for WVVI:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $4.65 vs. price of $2.66 (42.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Willamette Valley Vineyards Business Description

Other Exchanges WVVIP.PFD:USA
Address 8800 Enchanted Way, South East, Turner, OR, USA, 97392
Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc produces and sells premium, super-premium, and ultra-premium wines. The grapes are harvested, fermented, and made into wine at the company's Turner winery, and the wines are sold principally under its Willamette Valley Vineyards label and also under the Griffin Creek, Tualatin Estate, Pambrun, Maison Bleue, Natoma, Metis, and Elton labels. It operates under two operating segments, direct sales and distributor sales. Direct sales include retail sales in its tasting room and remote sites, wine club sales, online sales, on-site events, kitchen and catering sales, and other sales made directly to the consumer without the use of an intermediary. Distributor sales include all sales through a third party where prices are given at a wholesale rate.
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