Granite Construction (FRA:GRG) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


FRA:GRG Granite Construction Inc FRA:GRG
72 GF Score
Price €125.00
GF Value €95.94
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Granite Construction Moat Score?

Granite Construction FRA:GRG -2.34% 72 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:GRG with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €95.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,839 Construction companies, Granite Construction ranks better than 99.35% on this metric.

Granite Construction has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Granite Construction has Narrow Moat: Granite Construction Inc has a strong narrow moat due to its established market position and economies of scale in the construction industry. It benefits from a robust distribution network and moderate pricing power, but lacks the regulatory barriers and innovation to be considered 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 Granite Construction might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Granite Construction  (FRA:GRG) 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

Granite Construction Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:GRG vs ACA, ROAD, MYRG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Granite Construction'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.

Granite Construction Moat Score vs Construction Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Granite Construction's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Granite Construction (FRA:GRG) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 09, 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, Granite Construction ranks #12 out of 1839 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is Granite Construction's Moat Score too high?
Granite Construction's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Granite Construction ranks #12 out of 1839 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Granite Construction has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Granite Construction's Moat Score compare to ACA and ROAD?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Granite Construction ranks #12 out of 1839 companies for Moat Score. This places Granite Construction in the top 1% 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. Granite Construction's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Granite Construction stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Granite Construction (FRA:GRG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €95.94, compared to a current price of €125.00 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Granite Construction's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Granite Construction (FRA:GRG), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 09, 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 Granite Construction (FRA:GRG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Granite Construction stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €125.00 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €95.94. GuruFocus considers Granite Construction to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GRG:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €95.94 vs. price of €125.00 (30.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Granite Construction Business Description

Other Exchanges GVA:USAGRG:Germany
Address 585 West Beach Street, Watsonville, CA, USA, 95076
Granite Construction Inc engages in the construction and development of various infrastructure projects on behalf of public and private clients in the United States. The company focuses on heavy civil infrastructure projects, including roads, highways, transit facilities, airports, bridges, dams, tunnels, and other infrastructure projects. In addition, the company performs site preparation and infrastructure services for residential development, energy development, and other facilities. The majority of revenue is derived from the company's Construction operating segment, and rest from Materials segment.
72GF Score

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