Joby Aviation (STU:8TQ) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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What is Joby Aviation Moat Score?

Joby Aviation STU:8TQ -1.55% 30 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:8TQ with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,059 Transportation companies, Joby Aviation ranks better than 88.01% on this metric.

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

Joby Aviation has Narrow Moat: Joby Aviation has a discernible moat due to its innovative R&D in electric air taxis and potential regulatory barriers. However, the market is nascent, and the company lacks established market leadership or strong customer loyalty. Its moat is modest, hinging on future technological and regulatory developments.

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 Joby Aviation might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Joby Aviation  (STU:8TQ) 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

Joby Aviation Moat Score Related Terms

STU:8TQ vs CAAP, ASLE, UP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Joby Aviation'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.

Joby Aviation Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Joby Aviation's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Joby Aviation (STU:8TQ) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 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, Joby Aviation ranks #127 out of 1059 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Joby Aviation's Moat Score too high?
Joby Aviation's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Joby Aviation ranks #127 out of 1059 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Joby Aviation has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Joby Aviation's Moat Score compare to CAAP and ASLE?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Joby Aviation ranks #127 out of 1059 companies for Moat Score. This places Joby Aviation 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 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. Joby Aviation'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 Joby Aviation stock overvalued right now?
Joby Aviation (STU:8TQ) has a current Moat Score of 4. The current Moat Score is 4. Joby Aviation's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 Joby Aviation (STU:8TQ), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 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.

Joby Aviation Business Description

Other Exchanges JOBY:USA1JOBY:Italy
Address 333 Encinal Street, Santa Cruz, CA, USA, 95060
Joby Aviation Inc is a transportation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi for commercial passenger service. Its Joby eVTOL aircraft is designed to transport a pilot and up to four passengers or an expected payload of up to 1,000 pounds at speeds of up to 200 mph. The aircraft is optimized for urban routes, with a target range of up to 100 miles on a single charge. The company is also developing an app-based platform that will help consumers to book rides directly through its service. It has one operating and reportable segment, air transportation and related services. The company's revenue consists of passenger revenue, which includes revenue generated from the transportation of passengers via helicopter or fixed wing aircraft.
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