Turk Hava Yollari AO (IST:THYAO) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


IST:THYAO Turk Hava Yollari AO IST:THYAO
81 GF Score
Price ₺330.75
GF Value ₺467.65
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Turk Hava Yollari AO Moat Score?

Turk Hava Yollari AO IST:THYAO +0.68% 81 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates IST:THYAO with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺467.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,057 Transportation companies, Turk Hava Yollari AO ranks better than 93.38% on this metric.

Turk Hava Yollari AO has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Turk Hava Yollari AO has Narrow Moat: Turk Hava Yollari AO benefits from a strong brand and extensive network, providing some customer loyalty. However, it faces competitive pressures and lacks significant cost advantages, limiting its 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 Turk Hava Yollari AO might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Turk Hava Yollari AO  (IST:THYAO) 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

Turk Hava Yollari AO Moat Score Related Terms

IST:THYAO vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Moat Score Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Turk Hava Yollari AO'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.

Turk Hava Yollari AO Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Turk Hava Yollari AO's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Turk Hava Yollari AO's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Turk Hava Yollari AO (IST:THYAO) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 29, 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, Turk Hava Yollari AO ranks #70 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Turk Hava Yollari AO's Moat Score too high?
Turk Hava Yollari AO's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Turk Hava Yollari AO ranks #70 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Turk Hava Yollari AO has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Turk Hava Yollari AO's Moat Score compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Turk Hava Yollari AO ranks #70 out of 1057 companies for Moat Score. This places Turk Hava Yollari AO 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. Turk Hava Yollari AO'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 Turk Hava Yollari AO stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Turk Hava Yollari AO (IST:THYAO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺467.65, compared to a current price of ₺330.75 — trading 29.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Turk Hava Yollari AO's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 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 Turk Hava Yollari AO (IST:THYAO), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 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 Turk Hava Yollari AO (IST:THYAO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Turk Hava Yollari AO stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₺330.75 is trading 29.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺467.65. GuruFocus considers Turk Hava Yollari AO to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for IST:THYAO:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: ₺467.65 vs. price of ₺330.75 (29.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Turk Hava Yollari AO Business Description

Other Exchanges TKHVY:USATU5A:Germany
Address Havaalani Cad. No: 3/1, Genel Yonetim Binasi, 9th Floor, Yesilkoy, Bakirkoy, Istanbul, TUR, 34149
Turk Hava Yollari AO is a Turkish airline operator. It has flight networks across the globe, and transports passengers to many different regions. Additionally, it can provide long-haul direct cargo flights and other logistics to serve a diverse range of customers. It has two operating segments: air transportation and aircraft technical maintenance operations. The majority of revenue is generated from transferring passengers and cargo (air transportation segment). The company owns several hangars to perform maintenance on different types of aircraft. Its geographical segments are Asia & Far East, Europe, Americas, Africa, and Middle East.
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₺330.75
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