Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (FRA:KSX) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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FRA:KSX Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc FRA:KSX
83 GF Score
Price €60.00
GF Value €48.34
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Moat Score?

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings FRA:KSX -1.64% 83 Moat Score is 6 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KSX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €48.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,056 Transportation companies, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks better than 97.73% on this metric.

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

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings has Narrow Moat: Knight-Swift has a strong narrow moat due to its economies of scale and superior distribution network. It holds a significant market share in the transportation industry, but lacks the pricing power and brand strength 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 Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings  (FRA:KSX) 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

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:KSX vs SAIA, SNDR, RXO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings'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.

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (FRA:KSX) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Aug. 11, 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, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks #24 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks #24 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' Moat Score compare to SAIA and SNDR?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks #24 out of 1056 companies for Moat Score. This places Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings in the top 2% 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. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings'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 Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (FRA:KSX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.34, compared to a current price of €60.00 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (FRA:KSX), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Aug. 11, 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 Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (FRA:KSX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €60.00 is trading 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €48.34. GuruFocus considers Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KSX:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €48.34 vs. price of €60.00 (24.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges KNX:USAKSX:Germany
Address 2002 West Wahalla Lane, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85027
Knight-Swift Transportation is the largest full-truckload carrier in the US, with a diversified transportation offering. Roughly 82% of revenue derives from Knight's asset-based trucking business, with full truckload (for-hire dry van, refrigerated, and dedicated contract) making up 63% and less than truckload 19%. Truck brokerage and other asset-light logistics services make up 8% of revenue, with intermodal near 5%. Knight's intermodal operations use the Class I railroads for the underlying movement of its shipping containers and include drayage (regional trucking services to and from inland intermodal ramps/terminals). The remainder of revenue is from services offered to shippers and third-party truckers, including equipment maintenance and leasing.
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