ARCB (ArcBest) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 10, 2026)


ARCB ArcBest Corp ARCB
80 GF Score
Price $147.25
GF Value $102.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is ArcBest Moat Score?

ArcBest ARCB -2.57% 80 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates ARCB with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $102.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,057 Transportation companies, ArcBest ranks better than 87.98% on this metric.

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

ArcBest has Narrow Moat: ArcBest Corp has a discernible but modest moat, primarily due to its established logistics network and customer relationships. However, the industry is highly competitive, limiting its pricing power and customer switching costs, which constrains the strength of its moat.

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 ArcBest might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

ArcBest  (NAS:ARCB) 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

ArcBest Moat Score Related Terms

ARCB vs WERN, RXO, MRTN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, ArcBest'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.

ArcBest Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ArcBest's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ArcBest'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?
ArcBest (ARCB) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 10, 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, ArcBest ranks #127 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is ArcBest's Moat Score too high?
ArcBest's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, ArcBest ranks #127 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ArcBest has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ArcBest's Moat Score compare to WERN and RXO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, ArcBest ranks #127 out of 1057 companies for Moat Score. This places ArcBest in the top 12% 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 Transportation company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Transportation 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. ArcBest'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 ArcBest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ArcBest (ARCB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $102.44, compared to a current price of $147.25 — trading 43.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. ArcBest's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 ArcBest (ARCB), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 10, 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 ArcBest (ARCB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ArcBest stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $147.25 is trading 43.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $102.44. GuruFocus considers ArcBest to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ARCB:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $102.44 vs. price of $147.25 (43.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs

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

ArcBest Business Description

Other Exchanges AQY:Germany
Address 8401 McClure Drive, Fort Smith, AR, USA, 72916
ArcBest Corp is an integrated logistics company that leverages technology and a full suite of shipping and logistics solutions to meet customers' supply chain needs. The company has two reportable operating segments: Asset-Based, which generates maximum revenue, and Asset-Light. The Asset-Based segment's operations include national, inter-regional, and regional transportation of general commodities through standard, expedited, and guaranteed less-than-truckload services. The Asset-Light segment represents the company's offerings in ground expedite, intermodal, household goods moving, managed transportation, warehousing and distribution, and international freight transportation for air, ocean, and ground.
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