CVLG (Covenant Logistics Group) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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CVLG Covenant Logistics Group Inc CVLG
68 GF Score
Price $36.85
GF Value $27.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Covenant Logistics Group Moat Score?

Covenant Logistics Group CVLG -11.20% 68 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates CVLG with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,058 Transportation companies, Covenant Logistics Group ranks better than 83.55% on this metric.

Covenant Logistics Group has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Covenant Logistics Group has No Moat: Covenant Logistics operates in a highly competitive logistics industry with low switching costs and minimal differentiation. The company lacks significant market leadership, strong brand strength, or proprietary technology that could provide a durable competitive advantage.

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 Covenant Logistics Group might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Covenant Logistics Group  (NYSE:CVLG) 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

Covenant Logistics Group Moat Score Related Terms

CVLG vs HTLD, MRTN, ULH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Covenant Logistics Group'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.

Covenant Logistics Group Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Covenant Logistics Group's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Covenant Logistics Group (CVLG) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 30, 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, Covenant Logistics Group ranks #174 out of 1058 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Covenant Logistics Group's Moat Score too high?
Covenant Logistics Group's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Covenant Logistics Group ranks #174 out of 1058 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Covenant Logistics Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Covenant Logistics Group's Moat Score compare to HTLD and MRTN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Covenant Logistics Group ranks #174 out of 1058 companies for Moat Score. This places Covenant Logistics Group in the top 16% 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. Covenant Logistics Group's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Covenant Logistics Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covenant Logistics Group (CVLG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.32, compared to a current price of $36.85 — trading 34.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Covenant Logistics Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Covenant Logistics Group (CVLG), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 30, 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 Covenant Logistics Group (CVLG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covenant Logistics Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $36.85 is trading 34.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.32. GuruFocus considers Covenant Logistics Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CVLG:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $27.32 vs. price of $36.85 (34.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Covenant Logistics Group Business Description

Address 400 Birmingham Highway, Chattanooga, TN, USA, 37419
Covenant Logistics Group Inc together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, offers truckload transportation and freight brokerage services to customers throughout the continental United States. The company's reportable segments include Expedited, Dedicated Services, Managed Freight, and Warehousing. The expedited segment provides truckload services to customers with high service freight and delivery standards. Dedicated segment provides customers with committed truckload capacity over contracted periods with the goal of three to five years in length. The Managed Freight segment includes brokerage services and TMS. The warehousing segment provides day-to-day warehouse management services to customers who have chosen to outsource this function.
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