HUBG (Hub Group) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


HUBG Hub Group Inc HUBG
78 GF Score
Price $44.94
GF Value $35.68
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Hub Group Moat Score?

Hub Group HUBG +0.36% 78 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates HUBG with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,056 Transportation companies, Hub Group ranks better than 87.97% on this metric.

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

Hub Group has Narrow Moat: Hub Group has a discernible but modest moat due to its superior distribution network and economies of scale. However, it lacks strong brand strength and 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 Hub Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Hub Group  (NAS:HUBG) 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

Hub Group Moat Score Related Terms

HUBG vs PBI, CYRX, FWRD: Moat Score Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Hub Group'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.

Hub Group Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Hub Group'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?
Hub Group (HUBG) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 03, 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, Hub Group ranks #127 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Hub Group's Moat Score too high?
Hub Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Hub Group ranks #127 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hub Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hub Group's Moat Score compare to PBI and CYRX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hub Group ranks #127 out of 1056 companies for Moat Score. This places Hub Group in the top 12% 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. Hub Group'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 Hub Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hub Group (HUBG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.68, compared to a current price of $44.94 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Hub Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 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 Hub Group (HUBG), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 03, 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 Hub Group (HUBG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hub Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $44.94 is trading 26% above its estimated GF Value™ of $35.68. GuruFocus considers Hub Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HUBG:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $35.68 vs. price of $44.94 (26% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Hub Group Business Description

Address 2001 Hub Group Way, Oak Brook, IL, USA, 60523
Hub Group ranks among the largest providers of rail intermodal service. Approximately 60% of consolidated revenue comes from Hub's intermodal and transportation solutions division. ITS includes its flagship intermodal operations, which use the Class I rail carriers for the underlying line-haul movement of containers, as well as its dedicated truckload shipping unit. Hub's logistics segment includes its asset-light truck brokerage operations along with its outsourced transportation management, warehousing and fulfillment, and heavy-goods final mile delivery offerings. Hub often makes tuck-in acquisitions that expand its brokerage, last-mile, and dedicated offerings.
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