ETS (Elite Express Holding) Moat Score: 1/10 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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What is Elite Express Holding Moat Score?

Elite Express Holding ETS -10.56% 13 Moat Score is 1 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates ETS with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,056 Transportation companies, Elite Express Holding ranks better than 76.04% on this metric.

Elite Express Holding has the Moat Score of 1, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Elite Express Holding has No Moat: Elite Express Holding Inc operates in the logistics sector with no discernible competitive advantages. It lacks market leadership, brand strength, or proprietary technology. The company faces intense competition and has no significant regulatory barriers or customer switching costs, resulting in a very weak competitive position.

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 Elite Express Holding might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Elite Express Holding  (NAS:ETS) 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

Elite Express Holding Moat Score Related Terms

ETS vs TOPP, TLSS, YGMZF: Moat Score Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Elite Express Holding'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.

Elite Express Holding Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Elite Express Holding's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 1 mean?
Elite Express Holding (ETS) has a Moat Score of 1 as of Aug. 25, 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, Elite Express Holding ranks #253 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Elite Express Holding's Moat Score too high?
Elite Express Holding's current Moat Score is 1. Based on the distribution chart, Elite Express Holding ranks #253 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elite Express Holding has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elite Express Holding's Moat Score compare to TOPP and TLSS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Elite Express Holding ranks #253 out of 1056 companies for Moat Score. This places Elite Express Holding in the top 24% 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. Elite Express Holding's current Moat Score is 1. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elite Express Holding stock overvalued right now?
Elite Express Holding (ETS) has a current Moat Score of 1. The current Moat Score is 1. Elite Express Holding's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 3 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 Elite Express Holding (ETS), the current Moat Score is 1 as of Aug. 25, 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.

Elite Express Holding Business Description

Address 23046 Avenida De La Carlota, Suite 600, Laguna Hills, CA, USA, 92653
Elite Express Holding Inc is a holding company that operates through its wholly owned subsidiary and specializes in last-mile delivery services within California. Its core business focuses on retrieving packages from distribution hubs and ensuring their prompt and secure delivery to recipients doorsteps. Committed to innovation and efficiency, its mission is to optimize last-mile logistics by providing efficient, reliable delivery solutions. The company mainly competes in the route delivery industry, which has several material barriers of entry, including: Substantial time and capital investment, Technological proficiency, Regulatory barriers, Balancing service quality and cost efficiency, and Effective Management.
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