Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) — Stock Score Summary

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 7/100 based on Quality (25/100), Value (40/100), and Momentum (22/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Grocery Outlet operates an opportunistic, extreme-value grocery model that exhibits Nick Sleep 'scale economics shared' characteristics during inflationary periods. However, recent execution missteps, supply chain integration issues, and margin compression prevent this from being a high-conviction buy until operational stability is proven.

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. operates a chain of extreme value grocery stores across the U.S., offering branded and private-label products at steep discounts. Its competitive moat stems from a unique opportunistic buying model, sourcing excess inventory and closeouts directly from manufacturers. This positions it as a distinctive deep-discount retailer in the consumer defensive sector.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$8.94
Market Cap$853M
P/E (Forward)13.43
Price/Book1.04
Return on Equity-38.4%
Return on Invested Capital-8.0%
Debt/Equity228.20
Gross Margin30.1%
Operating Margin-0.1%
Revenue Growth3.6%
Free Cash Flow$-61M

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. operates in the Grocery Stores industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.’s (GO) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) is 7/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (25), Value (40), and Momentum (22) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. have an economic moat?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) has a Quality factor score of 25/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 7/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. in?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Grocery Stores industry (United States).
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