SHEN (Shenandoah Telecommunications Co) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


SHEN Shenandoah Telecommunications Co SHEN
61 GF Score
Price $15.35
GF Value $16.31
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 10 Warning Signs
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What is Shenandoah Telecommunications Co Moat Score?

Shenandoah Telecommunications Co SHEN -1.85% 61 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHEN with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 389 Telecommunication Services companies, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co ranks better than 85.86% on this metric.

Shenandoah Telecommunications Co has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Shenandoah Telecommunications Co has Narrow Moat: Shenandoah Telecommunications benefits from a solid narrow moat with regional market leadership and moderate customer switching costs. While it has some pricing power and a decent distribution network, its advantages are not sufficiently durable to qualify as a wide moat.

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 Shenandoah Telecommunications Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Shenandoah Telecommunications Co  (NAS:SHEN) 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

Shenandoah Telecommunications Co Moat Score Related Terms

SHEN vs GLIBA, CCOI, OPTU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co'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.

Shenandoah Telecommunications Co Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shenandoah Telecommunications Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co (SHEN) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 30, 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, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co ranks #55 out of 389 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Shenandoah Telecommunications Co's Moat Score too high?
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co ranks #55 out of 389 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shenandoah Telecommunications Co's Moat Score compare to GLIBA and CCOI?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co ranks #55 out of 389 companies for Moat Score. This places Shenandoah Telecommunications Co in the top 14% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Telecommunication 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. Shenandoah Telecommunications Co'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 Shenandoah Telecommunications Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co (SHEN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.31, compared to a current price of $15.35 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Shenandoah Telecommunications Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Shenandoah Telecommunications Co (SHEN), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 30, 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 Shenandoah Telecommunications Co (SHEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $15.35 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.31. GuruFocus considers Shenandoah Telecommunications Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHEN:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $16.31 vs. price of $15.35 (5.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Shenandoah Telecommunications Co Business Description

Address 500 Shentel Way, Edinburg, VA, USA, 22824
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co with its subsidiaries, provides various broadband communication products and services via its wireless, cable, fiber optic, and fixed wireless networks to customers in the Mid-Atlantic United States. The company operates through one business unit: Broadband. The broadband segment provides broadband Internet, video, and voice services to residential and commercial customers. The broadband segment generates the vast majority of the company's revenue, with the bulk of sales flowing from residential and small, and medium businesses within the broadband unit.
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