LGN (Legence) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Sep. 09, 2026)

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What is Legence Moat Score?

Legence LGN -2.07% 14 Moat Score is 3 as of Sep. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates LGN with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,843 Construction companies, Legence ranks better than 92.62% on this metric.

Legence has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Legence has No Moat: Legence Corp lacks significant market share or durable competitive advantages. The company operates in a competitive industry with no substantial intellectual property or 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 Legence might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Legence  (NAS:LGN) 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

Legence Moat Score Related Terms

LGN vs PRIM, MYRG, TPC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Legence'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.

Legence Moat Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Legence (LGN) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Sep. 09, 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, Legence ranks #136 out of 1843 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Legence's Moat Score too high?
Legence's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Legence ranks #136 out of 1843 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Legence has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Legence's Moat Score compare to PRIM and MYRG?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Legence ranks #136 out of 1843 companies for Moat Score. This places Legence 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 Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Construction 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. Legence's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Legence stock overvalued right now?
Legence (LGN) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3. Legence's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 2 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 Legence (LGN), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Sep. 09, 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.

Legence Business Description

Other Exchanges OO6:Germany
Address 1601 Las Plumas Avenue, San Jose, CA, USA, 95133
Legence Corp is a provider of engineering, installation, and maintenance services for critical systems in buildings. It focuses on sectors that have technically demanding buildings, including technology, life sciences, healthcare, and education. Legence specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems for new facilities and upgrading HVAC, lighting, and building controls in existing facilities to enhance building performance, reliability, and efficiency. The services are mainly provided on a fixed price basis. The company has two reportable segments: Installation and Maintenance, which generates the maximum revenue, and Engineering and Consulting.
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