GameStop (XSWX:GME) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


XSWX:GME GameStop Corp XSWX:GME
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Price CHF17.26
GF Value CHF10.19
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What is GameStop Moat Score?

GameStop XSWX:GME +0.52% 56 Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GME with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF10.19. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,118 Retail - Cyclical companies, GameStop ranks better than 79.87% on this metric.

GameStop has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

GameStop has No Moat: GameStop Corp faces significant challenges with declining market share and limited brand strength in a rapidly evolving retail environment. The company lacks significant customer loyalty and faces intense competition from digital platforms.

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 GameStop might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

GameStop  (XSWX:GME) 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

GameStop Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:GME vs MUSA, FIVE, BBWI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, GameStop'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.

GameStop Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
GameStop (XSWX:GME) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jun. 28, 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, GameStop ranks #225 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is GameStop's Moat Score too high?
GameStop's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, GameStop ranks #225 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GameStop has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GameStop's Moat Score compare to MUSA and FIVE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, GameStop ranks #225 out of 1118 companies for Moat Score. This places GameStop in the top 20% 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. GameStop's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GameStop stock overvalued right now?
GameStop (XSWX:GME) has a current Moat Score of 2. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF10.19, compared to a current price of CHF17.26 — trading 69.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. GameStop's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 GameStop (XSWX:GME), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 28, 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 GameStop (XSWX:GME) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GameStop stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF17.26 is trading 69.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF10.19.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:GME:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: CHF10.19 vs. price of CHF17.26 (69.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs

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

GameStop Business Description

Address 625 Westport Parkway, Grapevine, TX, USA, 76051
GameStop Corp offers games, collectibles, and entertainment products through its stores and ecommerce platforms. Its products include Hardware and accessories offering new and pre-owned gaming platforms from the console manufacturers, Software offering new and pre-owned gaming software for current and certain prior generation consoles and sell a wide range of in-game digital currency, digital downloadable content and full-game downloads, and Collectibles consist of apparel, toys, trading cards, gadgets and other retail products for pop culture and technology enthusiasts and collectibles related services, such as submission services for the authentication and grading of trading cards. The company operates its business in three geographic segments: the United States, Australia, and Europe.
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