Delta Air Lines (LIM:DAL) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


LIM:DAL Delta Air Lines Inc LIM:DAL
68 GF Score
Price $93.70
GF Value $54.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Delta Air Lines Moat Score?

Delta Air Lines LIM:DAL 68 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:DAL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $54.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,057 Transportation companies, Delta Air Lines ranks better than 97.73% on this metric.

Delta Air Lines has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Delta Air Lines has Narrow Moat: Delta Air Lines Inc has a strong narrow moat due to its extensive route network, brand strength, and customer loyalty programs. It benefits from economies of scale and a robust distribution network, but faces intense competition and regulatory challenges that prevent a wide moat classification.

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 Delta Air Lines might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Delta Air Lines  (LIM:DAL) 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

Delta Air Lines Moat Score Related Terms

LIM:DAL vs UAL, LUV, AAL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Delta Air Lines'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.

Delta Air Lines Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Delta Air Lines's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Delta Air Lines (LIM:DAL) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 28, 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, Delta Air Lines ranks #24 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Delta Air Lines' Moat Score too high?
Delta Air Lines' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Delta Air Lines ranks #24 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Delta Air Lines has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Delta Air Lines' Moat Score compare to UAL and LUV?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Delta Air Lines ranks #24 out of 1057 companies for Moat Score. This places Delta Air Lines in the top 2% 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. Delta Air Lines's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Delta Air Lines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delta Air Lines (LIM:DAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $54.77, compared to a current price of $93.70 — trading 71.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Delta Air Lines' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 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 Delta Air Lines (LIM:DAL), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 28, 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 Delta Air Lines (LIM:DAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delta Air Lines stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $93.70 is trading 71.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $54.77. GuruFocus considers Delta Air Lines to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:DAL:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $54.77 vs. price of $93.70 (71.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Delta Air Lines Business Description

Address Post Office Box 20706, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30320-6001
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is one of the world's largest airlines, with a network of over 300 destinations in more than 50 countries. Delta operates a hub-and-spoke network, where it gathers and distributes passengers across the globe through its biggest hubs in Atlanta, New York, Salt Lake City, Detroit, Seattle, and Minneapolis-St. Paul. Delta has historically earned most of its international revenue and profits from flying passengers over the Atlantic Ocean.
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