Target (XSWX:TGT) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


XSWX:TGT Target Corp XSWX:TGT
77 GF Score
Price CHF111.26
GF Value CHF107.42
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Target Moat Score?

Target XSWX:TGT -2.02% 77 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:TGT with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF107.42. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 315 Retail - Defensive companies, Target ranks better than 99.05% on this metric.

Target has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Target has Wide Moat: Target Corp has a wide moat due to its strong brand, economies of scale, and superior distribution network. The company enjoys significant customer loyalty and pricing power, supported by consistent innovation and a robust market position in the retail sector.

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 Target might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Target  (XSWX:TGT) 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

Target Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:TGT vs DG, DLTR, BJ: Moat Score Comparison

For the Discount Stores subindustry, Target'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.

Target Moat Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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


XSWX:TGT
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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Target (XSWX:TGT) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 30, 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, Target ranks #3 out of 315 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Target's Moat Score too high?
Target's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Target ranks #3 out of 315 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Target has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Target's Moat Score compare to DG and DLTR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Target ranks #3 out of 315 companies for Moat Score. This places Target in the top 1% 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. Target's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Target stock overvalued right now?
Target (XSWX:TGT) has a current Moat Score of 7. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF107.42, compared to a current price of CHF111.26 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Target's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Target (XSWX:TGT), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 30, 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 Target (XSWX:TGT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Target stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF111.26 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF107.42.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:TGT:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: CHF107.42 vs. price of CHF111.26 (3.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Target Business Description

Address 1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55403
Target's start dates back to 1962, but now it is one of the largest discount retailers in the United States (where it derives all of its sales), operating just under 2,000 stores and generating over $104 billion in fiscal 2025 sales. The company offers a broad assortment of merchandise across categories including apparel and accessories (16% of fiscal 2025 revenue), beauty and household essentials (30%), food and beverage (24%), hardlines (15%), as well as home furnishings (15%). Target's model is anchored in its physical store base, which fulfills more than 97% of sales. Around 30% of sales are derived from its own private-label brands.
77GF Score

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