FTAI (FTAI Aviation) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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FTAI FTAI Aviation Ltd FTAI
89 GF Score
Price $221.22
GF Value $231.18
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is FTAI Aviation Moat Score?

FTAI Aviation FTAI -1.12% 89 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates FTAI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $231.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Aerospace & Defense companies, FTAI Aviation ranks better than 82.76% on this metric.

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

FTAI Aviation has Narrow Moat: FTAI Aviation Ltd has a discernible but modest moat due to its specialized aviation services and some customer switching costs. However, it faces intense competition and lacks strong brand strength or significant regulatory barriers.

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 FTAI Aviation might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

FTAI Aviation  (NAS:FTAI) 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

FTAI Aviation Moat Score Related Terms

FTAI vs WWD, ARXS, TXT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, FTAI Aviation'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.

FTAI Aviation Moat Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, FTAI Aviation's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
FTAI Aviation (FTAI) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 06, 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, FTAI Aviation ranks #60 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is FTAI Aviation's Moat Score too high?
FTAI Aviation's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #60 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FTAI Aviation has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FTAI Aviation's Moat Score compare to WWD and ARXS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #60 out of 348 companies for Moat Score. This places FTAI Aviation in the top 17% 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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. FTAI Aviation'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 FTAI Aviation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTAI Aviation (FTAI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $231.18, compared to a current price of $221.22 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. FTAI Aviation's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 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 FTAI Aviation (FTAI), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 06, 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 FTAI Aviation (FTAI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTAI Aviation stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $221.22 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $231.18. GuruFocus considers FTAI Aviation to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FTAI:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $231.18 vs. price of $221.22 (4.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 5 warning signs

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

FTAI Aviation Business Description

Other Exchanges FTAIN.PFD:USA
Address 405 West 13th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10014
FTAI Aviation Ltd is an independent engine maintenance platform focused on the CFM56-5B, CFM56-7B, and V2500 aircraft engines, which power the 737NG and A320ceo aircraft. The company repairs and rebuilds engines in its maintenance facilities and with joint venture partners, and sells or leases engines through its proprietary Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) model under the Aerospace Products segment, which earns maximum revenue from North America and develops, repairs/refurbishes, and sells aircraft engines and aftermarket components. It also operates an Aviation Leasing segment, owning and managing a portfolio of on- and off-lease aircraft and engines, including engine transfers for rebuilding and sales.
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