TNLIF (Trainline) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


TNLIF Trainline PLC TNLIF
70 GF Score
Price $2.97
GF Value $5.46
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What is Trainline Moat Score?

Trainline TNLIF 70 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates TNLIF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.46. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 877 Travel & Leisure companies, Trainline ranks better than 93.84% on this metric.

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

Trainline has Narrow Moat: Trainline PLC has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand presence in the UK and Europe, coupled with a significant network effect from its platform connecting travelers and train operators. However, the market is competitive, and switching costs are moderate, limiting the moat's breadth.

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 Trainline might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Trainline  (OTCPK:TNLIF) 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

Trainline Moat Score Related Terms

TNLIF vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Trainline'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.

Trainline Moat Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Trainline's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Trainline (TNLIF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 03, 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, Trainline ranks #54 out of 877 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 6.2%.
Is Trainline's Moat Score too high?
Trainline's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Trainline ranks #54 out of 877 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Trainline has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trainline's Moat Score compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Trainline ranks #54 out of 877 companies for Moat Score. This places Trainline in the top 6% 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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. Trainline'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 Trainline stock overvalued right now?
Trainline (TNLIF) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.46, compared to a current price of $2.97 — trading 45.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Trainline's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Trainline (TNLIF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 03, 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 Trainline (TNLIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trainline stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.97 is trading 45.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.46.

Key valuation signals for TNLIF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $5.46 vs. price of $2.97 (45.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Trainline Business Description

Address 1 Stonecutter Street, London, GBR, EC4A 4AH
Trainline PLC are the main independent rail and coach travel platform selling rail and coach tickets world'wide. The Group has three operating segments UK Consumer includes Travel apps and websites for individual travellers for journeys within the UK; International Consumer includes Travel apps and websites for individual travellers for journeys outside the UK including journeys between the UK and outside the UK, and Trainline Solutions1 includes Travel portal platforms for Trainline's own branded business units, in addition to external corporates, travel management companies and whitelabel ecommerce platforms for Train Operating Companies. It generates majority of revenue from UK Consumer. It has presence in UK and Rest of world of which majority of revenue comes from UK.
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