Blue Bird (STU:4RB) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


STU:4RB Blue Bird Corp STU:4RB
80 GF Score
Price €65.84
GF Value €43.84
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Blue Bird Moat Score?

Blue Bird STU:4RB -0.33% 80 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:4RB with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €43.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Blue Bird ranks better than 83.33% on this metric.

Blue Bird has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Blue Bird has Narrow Moat: Blue Bird Corp has a modest moat due to its established brand in the school bus market and some economies of scale. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong pricing power or proprietary technology, limiting its competitive advantages.

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 Blue Bird might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Blue Bird  (STU:4RB) 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

Blue Bird Moat Score Related Terms

STU:4RB vs ALG, ASTE, LNN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Blue Bird'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.

Blue Bird Moat Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Blue Bird's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Blue Bird's Moat Score falls into.


STU:4RB
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Blue Bird (STU:4RB) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 06, 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, Blue Bird ranks #35 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Blue Bird's Moat Score too high?
Blue Bird's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #35 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Blue Bird has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Bird's Moat Score compare to ALG and ASTE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #35 out of 210 companies for Moat Score. This places Blue Bird in the top 17% 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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. Blue Bird's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Bird stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird (STU:4RB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €43.84, compared to a current price of €65.84 — trading 50.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Blue Bird's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Blue Bird (STU:4RB), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 06, 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 Blue Bird (STU:4RB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €65.84 is trading 50.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €43.84. GuruFocus considers Blue Bird to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:4RB:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €43.84 vs. price of €65.84 (50.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:4RB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Blue Bird Business Description

Other Exchanges BLBD:USA4RB:Germany
Address 3920 Arkwright Road, 2nd Floor, Macon, GA, USA, 31210
Blue Bird Corp is an American bus manufacturing company. It is an independent designer and manufacturer of school buses. The company operates in two segments; the Bus segment which involves the design, engineering, manufacture, and sales of school buses and extended warranties; and the Parts segment which includes the sales of replacement bus parts. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its customers in the United States and the rest from Canada and Rest of the world.
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