CSV (Carriage Services) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 07, 2026)

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CSV Carriage Services Inc CSV
73 GF Score
Price $35.87
GF Value $39.12
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Carriage Services Moat Score?

Carriage Services CSV -3.05% 73 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates CSV with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 94 Personal Services companies, Carriage Services ranks better than 92.55% on this metric.

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

Carriage Services has Narrow Moat: Carriage Services Inc has a modest moat due to its established presence in the funeral services industry and some customer loyalty. However, the industry is fragmented with limited pricing power, justifying a discernible but modest 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 Carriage Services might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Carriage Services  (NYSE:CSV) 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

Carriage Services Moat Score Related Terms

CSV vs MED, RGS, CLIK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, Carriage Services'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.

Carriage Services Moat Score vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carriage Services's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Carriage Services'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?
Carriage Services (CSV) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 07, 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, Carriage Services ranks #7 out of 94 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Carriage Services' Moat Score too high?
Carriage Services' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Carriage Services ranks #7 out of 94 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carriage Services has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carriage Services' Moat Score compare to MED and RGS?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Carriage Services ranks #7 out of 94 companies for Moat Score. This places Carriage Services in the top 7% 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 Personal Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Personal Services 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. Carriage Services'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 Carriage Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carriage Services (CSV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.12, compared to a current price of $35.87 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Carriage Services' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Carriage Services (CSV), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 07, 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 Carriage Services (CSV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carriage Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $35.87 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.12. GuruFocus considers Carriage Services to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CSV:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $39.12 vs. price of $35.87 (8.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Carriage Services Business Description

Other Exchanges C57:Germany
Address 3040 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 300, Houston, TX, USA, 77056
Carriage Services Inc is a provider of funeral and cemetery services and merchandise in the United States. It operates in two business segments: The Funeral Home Operations segment offers burial, cremation, and consultation services; removes and prepares remains; sells caskets, urns, and related funeral merchandise. The company enables the use of funeral home facilities for visitation, remembrance, and transportation services. The Cemetery Operations segment provides services, such as mausoleum spaces and niches, private estates, lawn crypt gardens, traditional single burial gravesites, and burial vaults. The majority of revenue is derived from The Funeral Home Operations segment.
73GF Score

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