Janel (JANL) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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JANL Janel Corp JANL
69 GF Score
Price $47.00
GF Value $39.01
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Janel Moat Score?

Janel JANL -6.00% 69 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates JANL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,058 Transportation companies, Janel ranks better than 79.68% on this metric.

Janel has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Janel has No Moat: Janel Corp has limited competitive advantages. While it operates in logistics, which can have high entry barriers, it lacks significant market share, brand strength, or proprietary technology. Its position in the market is not strong enough to provide a sustainable 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 Janel might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Janel  (OTCPK:JANL) 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

Janel Moat Score Related Terms

JANL vs NCEW, CRGO, SFWL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Janel'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.

Janel Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Janel (JANL) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 21, 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, Janel ranks #215 out of 1058 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Janel's Moat Score too high?
Janel's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Janel ranks #215 out of 1058 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Janel has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Janel's Moat Score compare to NCEW and CRGO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Janel ranks #215 out of 1058 companies for Moat Score. This places Janel in the top 20% 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. Janel's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Janel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Janel (JANL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.01, compared to a current price of $47.00 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Janel's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Janel (JANL), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 21, 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 Janel (JANL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Janel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $47.00 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.01. GuruFocus considers Janel to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JANL:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $39.01 vs. price of $47.00 (20.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Janel Business Description

Address 80 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10011
Janel Corp is a holding company. The company's operating segments include Logistics Services, Manufacturing, and Life Sciences. The logistics Services segment is a full-service provider of cargo transportation logistics management services, including freight forwarding via air, ocean, land-based carriers, customs brokerage services, warehousing, and distribution services. The Manufacturing segment manufactures and distributes industrial mixing equipment and apparatus for specific applications within various industries. The Life Sciences segment manufactures and distributes monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies, diagnostic reagents, and other immunoreagents for biomedical research. It generates maximum revenue from the Logistics Services segment.
69GF Score

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