AAP (Advance Auto Parts) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


AAP Advance Auto Parts Inc AAP
69 GF Score
Price $57.94
GF Value $52.12
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Advance Auto Parts Moat Score?

Advance Auto Parts AAP +5.71% 69 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates AAP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $52.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,318 Vehicles & Parts companies, Advance Auto Parts ranks better than 90.36% on this metric.

Advance Auto Parts has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Advance Auto Parts has Narrow Moat: Advance Auto Parts Inc has a discernible moat with a strong distribution network and brand recognition in the auto parts industry. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant customer switching costs, limiting its moat to a narrow category.

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 Advance Auto Parts might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Advance Auto Parts  (NYSE:AAP) 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

Advance Auto Parts Moat Score Related Terms

AAP vs DORM, ATMU, DAN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Advance Auto Parts'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.

Advance Auto Parts Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Advance Auto Parts's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Advance Auto Parts's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Advance Auto Parts (AAP) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 24, 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, Advance Auto Parts ranks #127 out of 1318 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Advance Auto Parts' Moat Score too high?
Advance Auto Parts' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Advance Auto Parts ranks #127 out of 1318 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Advance Auto Parts has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advance Auto Parts' Moat Score compare to DORM and ATMU?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Advance Auto Parts ranks #127 out of 1318 companies for Moat Score. This places Advance Auto Parts in the top 10% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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. Advance Auto Parts's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advance Auto Parts stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advance Auto Parts (AAP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $52.12, compared to a current price of $57.94 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Advance Auto Parts' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Advance Auto Parts (AAP), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 24, 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 Advance Auto Parts (AAP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advance Auto Parts stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $57.94 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $52.12. GuruFocus considers Advance Auto Parts to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AAP:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $52.12 vs. price of $57.94 (11.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Advance Auto Parts Business Description

Address 4200 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC, USA, 27609
Advance Auto Parts is a leading auto-parts retailer in North America with more than 4,000 store and branch locations. About half of the firm's sales are geared toward the professional channel, with the remaining sales in the do-it-yourself market. Through its vast store footprint and distribution network, Advance manages thousands of stock-keeping units for various vehicle makes and models. The retailer primarily competes on inventory availability and service speed, making the operating efficiency of its hub-and-spoke distribution model critical to meeting customer needs.
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