KNF (Knife River) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


KNF Knife River Corp KNF
77 GF Score
Price $81.09
GF Value $86.30
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Knife River Moat Score?

Knife River KNF +3.55% 77 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates KNF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $86.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 436 Building Materials companies, Knife River ranks better than 93.81% on this metric.

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

Knife River has Narrow Moat: Knife River Corp has a discernible but modest moat, primarily due to its regional market presence and some economies of scale in construction materials. However, it lacks strong brand strength, intellectual property, 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 Knife River might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Knife River  (NYSE:KNF) 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

Knife River Moat Score Related Terms

KNF vs TTAM, EXP, USLM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Knife River'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.

Knife River Moat Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Knife River's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Knife River'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?
Knife River (KNF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 11, 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, Knife River ranks #27 out of 436 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 6.2%.
Is Knife River's Moat Score too high?
Knife River's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Knife River ranks #27 out of 436 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Knife River has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knife River's Moat Score compare to TTAM and EXP?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Knife River ranks #27 out of 436 companies for Moat Score. This places Knife River in the top 6% 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 Building Materials company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Building Materials 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. Knife River'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 Knife River stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knife River (KNF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $86.30, compared to a current price of $81.09 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Knife River's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Knife River (KNF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 11, 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 Knife River (KNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knife River stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $81.09 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $86.30. GuruFocus considers Knife River to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KNF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $86.30 vs. price of $81.09 (6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Knife River Business Description

Address 1150 West Century Avenue, P.O. Box 5568, Bismarck, ND, USA, 58506-5568
Knife River Corp is a people-first construction materials and contracting services company. It provides construction materials and contracting services to build safe roads, bridges, airport runways, and other critical infrastructure needs that connect people. The group is a provider of crushed stone, sand, and gravel in the United States. It operates through four reportable segments: West, Mountain, Central, and Energy Services.
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