ZVIA (Zevia PBC) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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ZVIA Zevia PBC ZVIA
66 GF Score
Price $1.39
GF Value $1.64
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Zevia PBC Moat Score?

Zevia PBC ZVIA -3.47% 66 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates ZVIA with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 121 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Zevia PBC ranks better than 85.12% on this metric.

Zevia PBC has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Zevia PBC has Narrow Moat: Zevia PBC has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand in the natural beverage market and moderate customer loyalty. While it benefits from some economies of scale, it faces intense competition and lacks significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers. Its pricing power is limited by the competitive landscape.

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 Zevia PBC might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Zevia PBC  (NYSE:ZVIA) 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

Zevia PBC Moat Score Related Terms

ZVIA vs BUDA, JSDA, BRFH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Zevia PBC'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.

Zevia PBC Moat Score vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Zevia PBC's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Zevia PBC (ZVIA) has a Moat Score of 5 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, Zevia PBC ranks #18 out of 121 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Zevia PBC's Moat Score too high?
Zevia PBC's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Zevia PBC ranks #18 out of 121 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zevia PBC has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zevia PBC's Moat Score compare to BUDA and JSDA?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Zevia PBC ranks #18 out of 121 companies for Moat Score. This places Zevia PBC in the top 15% 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 - Non-Alcoholic company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Beverages - Non-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. Zevia PBC'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 Zevia PBC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zevia PBC (ZVIA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.64, compared to a current price of $1.39 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Zevia PBC's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Zevia PBC (ZVIA), the current Moat Score is 5 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.

Is Zevia PBC (ZVIA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zevia PBC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.39 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.64. GuruFocus considers Zevia PBC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ZVIA:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $1.64 vs. price of $1.39 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Zevia PBC Business Description

Address 15821 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 135, Encino, CA, USA, 91436
Zevia PBC is a beverage company disrupting the liquid refreshment beverage industry through refreshing, zero-calorie, zero-sugar, naturally sweetened beverages that are all Non-GMO Project Verified. It offers a platform of products that include a variety of flavors across Soda, Energy Drinks, Organic Tea, Mixers, Kidz drinks, and Sparkling Water. Its products are distributed across the U.S. and Canada through a network of retailers in the food, drug, mass, natural, and e-commerce channels. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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