Qantas Airways (FRA:QAN) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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FRA:QAN Qantas Airways Ltd FRA:QAN
83 GF Score
Price €6.23
GF Value €6.74
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Qantas Airways Moat Score?

Qantas Airways FRA:QAN -2.06% 83 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:QAN with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,057 Transportation companies, Qantas Airways ranks better than 93.38% on this metric.

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

Qantas Airways has Narrow Moat: Qantas has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand and customer loyalty in Australia. It benefits from economies of scale and a robust distribution network. However, it faces significant competition and lacks substantial regulatory barriers or unique intellectual property.

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 Qantas Airways might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Qantas Airways  (FRA:QAN) 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

Qantas Airways Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:QAN vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Moat Score Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Qantas Airways'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.

Qantas Airways Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Qantas Airways's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Qantas Airways (FRA:QAN) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 15, 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, Qantas Airways ranks #70 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Qantas Airways' Moat Score too high?
Qantas Airways' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Qantas Airways ranks #70 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Qantas Airways has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qantas Airways' Moat Score compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Qantas Airways ranks #70 out of 1057 companies for Moat Score. This places Qantas Airways 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. Qantas Airways'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 Qantas Airways stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qantas Airways (FRA:QAN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.74, compared to a current price of €6.23 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Qantas Airways' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Qantas Airways (FRA:QAN), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 15, 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 Qantas Airways (FRA:QAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qantas Airways stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €6.23 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.74. GuruFocus considers Qantas Airways to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:QAN:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €6.74 vs. price of €6.23 (7.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Qantas Airways Business Description

Address 10 Bourke Road, Mascot, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2020
Qantas Airways is Australia's largest domestic airline with typically a two thirds market share, effectively competing in a duopoly with Virgin. The company operates a multibrand strategy, with low-cost carrier Jetstar complementing the full-service Qantas brand. Its frequent-flyer loyalty program continues to expand with new partnerships, which are integral to retaining customer loyalty for its core airline business.
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