DFDS AS (FRA:29K) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


FRA:29K DFDS AS FRA:29K
78 GF Score
Price €14.96
GF Value €20.42
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is DFDS AS Moat Score?

DFDS AS FRA:29K +1.91% 78 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:29K with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,056 Transportation companies, DFDS AS ranks better than 93.37% on this metric.

DFDS AS has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

DFDS AS has Narrow Moat: DFDS AS has a solid narrow moat with a strong distribution network and some economies of scale in the shipping industry. However, it lacks significant brand strength and customer loyalty, limiting its competitive advantages.

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 DFDS AS might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

DFDS AS  (FRA:29K) 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

DFDS AS Moat Score Related Terms

DFDS AS Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, DFDS AS'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.

DFDS AS Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where DFDS AS's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
DFDS AS (FRA:29K) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 03, 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, DFDS AS ranks #70 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is DFDS AS's Moat Score too high?
DFDS AS's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, DFDS AS ranks #70 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DFDS AS has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DFDS AS's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, DFDS AS ranks #70 out of 1056 companies for Moat Score. This places DFDS AS 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 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. DFDS AS's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DFDS AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFDS AS (FRA:29K) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.42, compared to a current price of €14.96 — trading 26.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. DFDS AS's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 DFDS AS (FRA:29K), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 03, 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 DFDS AS (FRA:29K) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFDS AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €14.96 is trading 26.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €20.42. GuruFocus considers DFDS AS to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:29K:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €20.42 vs. price of €14.96 (26.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:29K stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

DFDS AS Business Description

Address Marmorvej 18, Copenhagen, DNK, DK-2100
DFDS AS is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Denmark. The two main divisions are the ferry division and the logistics division. The ferry division operates ferry routes around Europe, transporting freight, passengers, and passenger cruise ferries. The logistics division provides transport solutions for full and part loads as well as contract logistics solutions, including warehousing. Its main customers include manufacturers of industrial goods. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the ferry division. It has a presence in geographical markets such as the North Sea, the Mediterranean, the Baltic and Channel, Continental, Nordic, and the UK/Ireland.
78GF Score

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