LSTR (Landstar System) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


LSTR Landstar System Inc LSTR
79 GF Score
Price $209.02
GF Value $159.62
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Landstar System Moat Score?

Landstar System LSTR -0.43% 79 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSTR with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $159.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,064 Transportation companies, Landstar System ranks better than 97.74% on this metric.

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

Landstar System has Narrow Moat: Landstar System Inc benefits from a strong distribution network and economies of scale in logistics. While it has a solid market position, the competitive landscape limits its pricing power and customer loyalty, keeping its moat narrow but strong.

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 Landstar System might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Landstar System  (NAS:LSTR) 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

Landstar System Moat Score Related Terms

LSTR vs GXO, HUBG, PBI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Landstar System'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.

Landstar System Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Landstar System (LSTR) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 27, 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, Landstar System ranks #24 out of 1064 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Landstar System's Moat Score too high?
Landstar System's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #24 out of 1064 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Landstar System has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Landstar System's Moat Score compare to GXO and HUBG?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #24 out of 1064 companies for Moat Score. This places Landstar System 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. Landstar System'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 Landstar System stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Landstar System (LSTR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $159.62, compared to a current price of $209.02 — trading 30.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Landstar System's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Landstar System (LSTR), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 27, 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 Landstar System (LSTR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Landstar System stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $209.02 is trading 30.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $159.62. GuruFocus considers Landstar System to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSTR:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $159.62 vs. price of $209.02 (30.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Landstar System Business Description

Other Exchanges LDS:Germany
Address 13410 Sutton Park Drive South, Jacksonville, FL, USA, 32224
Landstar System is an agent based asset-light third-party logistics provider focused on domestic truck brokerage. Historically, around half of its truck transportation freight is hauled by leased owner-operators with the remainder hauled by third-party broker-carriers. To a smaller degree, it offers intermodal, global air and ocean forwarding, and warehousing services. Landstar also runs a small business that offers insurance programs to captive owner-operators. It has a long history of industry-leading execution and operating profitability.
79GF Score

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