Openlane (FRA:XKR) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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FRA:XKR Openlane Inc FRA:XKR
62 GF Score
Price €33.80
GF Value €18.03
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Openlane Moat Score?

Openlane FRA:XKR -1.17% 62 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:XKR with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,310 Vehicles & Parts companies, Openlane ranks better than 90.31% on this metric.

Openlane has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Openlane has Narrow Moat: Openlane has a discernible but modest moat with some network effects and customer switching costs in the automotive auction industry. However, it lacks strong brand strength and significant cost 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 Openlane might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Openlane  (FRA:XKR) 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

Openlane Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:XKR vs VVV, ABG, GPI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Openlane'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.

Openlane Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Openlane's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Openlane (FRA:XKR) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 22, 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, Openlane ranks #127 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is Openlane's Moat Score too high?
Openlane's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Openlane ranks #127 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Openlane has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Openlane's Moat Score compare to VVV and ABG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Openlane ranks #127 out of 1310 companies for Moat Score. This places Openlane in the top 10% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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. Openlane's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Openlane stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Openlane (FRA:XKR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.03, compared to a current price of €33.80 — trading 87.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Openlane's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 Openlane (FRA:XKR), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 22, 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 Openlane (FRA:XKR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Openlane stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €33.80 is trading 87.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.03. GuruFocus considers Openlane to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:XKR:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €18.03 vs. price of €33.80 (87.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Openlane Business Description

Other Exchanges OPLN:USA
Address 11299 North Illinois Street, Suite 500, Carmel, IN, USA, 46032
Openlane Inc provides a digital marketplace for used vehicles, connecting sellers and buyers in North America and Europe for fast and transparent transactions. Its services include financing, repossessions, repairs, transportation, warranty, and inventory management. The company operates used-vehicle auctions and has two main segments: Marketplace and Finance, with majority revenue coming from the Marketplace segment, which to used vehicle remarketing, including marketplace services, remarketing, or make ready services and all are interrelated, synergistic elements along the auto remarketing chain. The Finance segment, through AFC engaged in business of providing short-term, inventory-secured financing to independent vehicle dealers.
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