United Airlines Holdings (MEX:UAL) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


MEX:UAL United Airlines Holdings Inc MEX:UAL
72 GF Score
Price MXN2,400.00
GF Value MXN1,381.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is United Airlines Holdings Moat Score?

United Airlines Holdings MEX:UAL +1.69% 72 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:UAL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,381.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,057 Transportation companies, United Airlines Holdings ranks better than 93.38% on this metric.

United Airlines Holdings has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

United Airlines Holdings has Narrow Moat: United Airlines benefits from a solid narrow moat due to its extensive route network and significant customer switching costs. However, the airline industry is highly competitive with limited pricing power and 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 United Airlines Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

United Airlines Holdings  (MEX:UAL) 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

United Airlines Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

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

For the Airlines subindustry, United Airlines Holdings'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.

United Airlines Holdings Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where United Airlines Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
United Airlines Holdings (MEX:UAL) has a Moat Score of 5 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, United Airlines Holdings ranks #70 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is United Airlines Holdings' Moat Score too high?
United Airlines Holdings' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #70 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Airlines Holdings has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Airlines Holdings' Moat Score compare to LUV and DAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #70 out of 1057 companies for Moat Score. This places United Airlines Holdings 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 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. United Airlines Holdings's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Airlines Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Airlines Holdings (MEX:UAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,381.88, compared to a current price of MXN2,400.00 — trading 73.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. United Airlines Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 United Airlines Holdings (MEX:UAL), the current Moat Score is 5 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 United Airlines Holdings (MEX:UAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Airlines Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN2,400.00 is trading 73.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,381.88. GuruFocus considers United Airlines Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:UAL:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: MXN1,381.88 vs. price of MXN2,400.00 (73.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 8 warning signs

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

United Airlines Holdings Business Description

Address 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Chicago-based United Airlines is a major US network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel, especially across the Pacific, than its large US peers.
72GF Score

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