Does VINCE HOLDING CORP. have an economic moat?

Based on its FY2026 SEC filings, the Moat Index scores VINCE HOLDING CORP. (VNCE) 38.6 out of 100 — below the Shallow-moat bar, so no moat. The four filters behind that score (each 0–100): pricing power 72, returns on capital 4, balance-sheet safety 35, capital discipline 44.

How has VNCE's Moat Score changed over time?

The record logs 2 readings since Jul 17, 2026; the latest reads 38.6 out of 100 (no moat). No tier changes on record yet. The history is append-only — readings are only ever added, never rewritten.

The Moat Index

VINCE HOLDING CORP.

VNCE · Consumer Discretionary · $82.7M mkt cap · FY2026 filings · No moat ·

Doesn't clear the bar

No moat

The four filters

Pricing power72

Median gross margin 45.7% over 10y, very stable.

Returns on capital4

Median ROIC -12.0%, above the 9% hurdle in 10% of years.

Balance-sheet safety35

Net debt/EBITDA 1.6x, interest coverage 3x.

Capital discipline44

Owner earnings trend unclear, share count n/a.

Margin of safety

Above valueOn sale

No price data

Owner earnings (normalized): —
Est. intrinsic value / share: —
Recent price: $6.44
Discount to value: No price data

Conservative model: 9% discount rate, 0% assumed growth (capped at 4%), maintenance capex ≈ min(capex, D&A).

Fundamentals

There's no normalized fundamentals series for VNCE yet — it appears once ingest has processed its filings.

Moat Score history

Moat Score over timeLast scored reading of each day, on the 0–100 scale38.6 / 100

Score history begins Jul 17, 2026 — the record builds from here and can’t be backfilled.

Tier changesSame-methodology crossings of the Wide / Narrow / Shallow bars

None yet — VNCE has read No moat for every logged capture since Jul 17, 2026.

Scores are logged append-only and never overwritten — this record can’t be backfilled, which is exactly why it’s worth keeping.

Consumer Discretionary context

#222 of 340 scored Consumer Discretionary companies, ranked by Moat Score.

Nearest peers by Moat Score

#220F Ford Motor Co38.8 out of 100, No moatNo moat
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#223APTV APTIV PLC38.4 out of 100, No moatNo moat
#224LVLU Lulu's Fashion Lounge Holdings, Inc.38.3 out of 100, No moatNo moat

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Common questions about VNCE

Does VINCE HOLDING CORP. have an economic moat?: Based on its FY2026 SEC filings, the Moat Index scores VINCE HOLDING CORP. (VNCE) 38.6 out of 100 — below the Shallow-moat bar, so no moat. The four filters behind that score (each 0–100): pricing power 72, returns on capital 4, balance-sheet safety 35, capital discipline 44.
How has VNCE's Moat Score changed over time?: The record logs 2 readings since Jul 17, 2026; the latest reads 38.6 out of 100 (no moat). No tier changes on record yet. The history is append-only — readings are only ever added, never rewritten.

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