United Breweries Co (XSGO:CU-CL) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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What is United Breweries Co Moat Score?

United Breweries Co XSGO:CU-CL 56 Moat Score is 6 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSGO:CU-CL with a GF Score™ of 56/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 240 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, United Breweries Co ranks better than 94.17% on this metric.

United Breweries Co has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

United Breweries Co has Narrow Moat: United Breweries has a strong narrow moat due to its brand strength and customer loyalty in the beverage industry. It benefits from economies of scale and a robust distribution network. However, the company faces competition and lacks significant regulatory barriers or unique intellectual property.

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 United Breweries Co might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

United Breweries Co  (XSGO:CU-CL) 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

United Breweries Co Moat Score Related Terms

XSGO:CU-CL vs STZ, TAP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, United Breweries 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.

United Breweries Co Moat Score vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Breweries Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Breweries Co's Moat Score falls into.


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
United Breweries Co (XSGO:CU-CL) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Aug. 11, 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, United Breweries Co ranks #14 out of 240 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is United Breweries Co's Moat Score too high?
United Breweries Co's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, United Breweries Co ranks #14 out of 240 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Breweries Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Breweries Co's Moat Score compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, United Breweries Co ranks #14 out of 240 companies for Moat Score. This places United Breweries Co in the top 6% 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. United Breweries Co's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Breweries Co stock overvalued right now?
United Breweries Co (XSGO:CU-CL) has a current Moat Score of 6. The current Moat Score is 6. United Breweries Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 United Breweries Co (XSGO:CU-CL), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Aug. 11, 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.

United Breweries Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CCU:USACVU:GermanyCCU:Chile
Address Avenida Vitacura N 2670, Twenty-Third Floor, Santiago, CHL
United Breweries Co Inc is a multi-category beverage company with operations in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay. The company is a player in each one of the beverage categories in which it participates in Chile, including beer, soft drinks, mineral and bottled water, juice, wine, cider and pisco, among others. The Company has three operating segment with respect to its revenues in the geographic areas of commercial activity: Chile; International business and Wine. It generates maximum revenue from Chile.