DY (Dycom Industries) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


DY Dycom Industries Inc DY
80 GF Score
Price $488.25
GF Value $266.47
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Dycom Industries Moat Score?

Dycom Industries DY -1.09% 80 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates DY with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $266.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,840 Construction companies, Dycom Industries ranks better than 95% on this metric.

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

Dycom Industries has Narrow Moat: Dycom Industries has a discernible but modest moat due to its market leadership in specialty contracting services for telecommunications. It benefits from economies of scale and a strong distribution network, but lacks significant customer switching costs and brand strength to elevate it beyond a narrow 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 Dycom Industries might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Dycom Industries  (NYSE:DY) 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

Dycom Industries Moat Score Related Terms

DY vs J, IESC, BLD: Moat Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Dycom Industries'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.

Dycom Industries Moat Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Dycom Industries's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dycom Industries'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?
Dycom Industries (DY) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 28, 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, Dycom Industries ranks #92 out of 1840 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Dycom Industries' Moat Score too high?
Dycom Industries' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Dycom Industries ranks #92 out of 1840 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dycom Industries has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dycom Industries' Moat Score compare to J and IESC?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Dycom Industries ranks #92 out of 1840 companies for Moat Score. This places Dycom Industries in the top 5% 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 Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Construction 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. Dycom Industries'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 Dycom Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dycom Industries (DY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $266.47, compared to a current price of $488.25 — trading 83.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Dycom Industries' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 Dycom Industries (DY), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 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 Dycom Industries (DY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dycom Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $488.25 is trading 83.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $266.47. GuruFocus considers Dycom Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DY:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $266.47 vs. price of $488.25 (83.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Dycom Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges DYI:Germany
Address 300 Banyan Boulevard, Suite 1101, West Palm Beach, FL, USA, 33401
Dycom Industries Inc is a provider of specialty contracting services to the telecommunications infrastructure and utility industries throughout the United States. The company has two reporting segments: Communications and Building Systems. The Communications segment provides specialty contracting services, including program management, planning; engineering and design; aerial, underground, and wireless construction; maintenance; and fulfillment services for telecommunications and digital infrastructure providers. The Building Systems segment specializes in providing comprehensive building infrastructure solutions, including electrical, energy management, security, and fire safety systems for data centers and other critical facilities. The firm generates key revenue from Communications.
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