NL (NLI Holdings) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


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67 GF Score
Price $5.86
GF Value $6.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is NLI Holdings Moat Score?

NLI Holdings NL +1.74% 67 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates NL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,094 Business Services companies, NLI Holdings ranks better than 88.48% on this metric.

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

NLI Holdings has No Moat: NL Industries Inc operates in a competitive industrial sector with no significant market share, brand strength, or proprietary technology. The lack of durable cost advantages or regulatory barriers results in a weak competitive position.

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 NLI Holdings might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

NLI Holdings  (NYSE:NL) 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

NLI Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

NL vs CIX, BAER, YOOV: Moat Score Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, NLI 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.

NLI Holdings Moat Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, NLI Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NLI Holdings'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?
NLI Holdings (NL) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 29, 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, NLI Holdings ranks #126 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is NLI Holdings' Moat Score too high?
NLI Holdings' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, NLI Holdings ranks #126 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NLI Holdings has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NLI Holdings' Moat Score compare to CIX and BAER?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, NLI Holdings ranks #126 out of 1094 companies for Moat Score. This places NLI Holdings in the top 12% 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 Business Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Business Services 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. NLI Holdings'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 NLI Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NLI Holdings (NL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.38, compared to a current price of $5.86 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. NLI Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 NLI Holdings (NL), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 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 NLI Holdings (NL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NLI Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.86 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.38. GuruFocus considers NLI Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NL:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $6.38 vs. price of $5.86 (8.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs

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

NLI Holdings Business Description

Address 5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX, USA, 75240-2620
NLI Holdings Inc, formerly known as NL Industries Inc, is a holding company that operates in the component products industry. Through its subsidiary, it manufactures engineered components that are sold to a range of industries, including recreational transportation, postal, office and institutional furniture, cabinetry, tool storage, healthcare, gas stations and vending equipment. It also produces a precision ball bearing slide, security products, and ergonomic computer support systems. The company derives majority of its revenue from Europe.
67GF Score

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