Air Lease (FRA:AVLA) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


FRA:AVLA Air Lease Corp FRA:AVLA
64 GF Score
Price €55.50
GF Value €45.29
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What is Air Lease Moat Score?

Air Lease FRA:AVLA 64 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AVLA with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.29. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

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

Air Lease has Narrow Moat: Air Lease Corp has a solid position in aircraft leasing with a strong distribution network and some customer switching costs. However, the industry is competitive, and its advantages are not robust enough for a wide 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 Air Lease might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Air Lease  (FRA:AVLA) 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

Air Lease Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:AVLA vs R, UHAL, GATX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Air Lease'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.

Air Lease Moat Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Air Lease's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Air Lease's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Air Lease (FRA:AVLA) 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.
Is Air Lease's Moat Score too high?
Air Lease's current Moat Score is 5. Overall, Air Lease has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Lease's Moat Score compare to R and UHAL?
Air Lease's Moat Score of 5 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. 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 Business Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Business 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. Air Lease'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 Air Lease stock overvalued right now?
Air Lease (FRA:AVLA) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.29, compared to a current price of €55.50 — trading 22.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Air Lease's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 11 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 Air Lease (FRA:AVLA), 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 Air Lease (FRA:AVLA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Lease stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €55.50 is trading 22.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €45.29.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AVLA:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €45.29 vs. price of €55.50 (22.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 11 warning signs

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

Air Lease Business Description

Address 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1000N, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90067
Air Lease Corp is an aircraft leasing company based in the United States. It is engaged in the modern, fuel-efficient new technology commercial jet aircraft directly from aircraft manufacturers and leasing those aircraft to airlines throughout the world to generate attractive returns on equity. The company also sells aircraft from its fleet to third parties, including other leasing companies, financial services companies, airlines, and other investors, and offers fleet management services to investors and owners of aircraft portfolios for a management fee. Geographically, it derives a maximum of its revenue from the Europe and the rest from Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Central America, South America, Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
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