Route1 (TSXV:ROI) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


What is Route1 Moat Score?

Route1 TSXV:ROI -20.00% Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 05, 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,838 Software companies, Route1 ranks better than 79.53% on this metric.

Route1 has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Route1 has No Moat: Route1 Inc lacks significant market leadership and customer loyalty. The company does not have substantial intellectual property or regulatory barriers to create a sustainable competitive advantage.

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 Route1 might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Route1  (TSXV:ROI) 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

Route1 Moat Score Related Terms

TSXV:ROI vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Route1'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.

Route1 Moat Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Route1's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Route1's Moat Score falls into.


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Route1 (TSXV:ROI) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 05, 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, Route1 ranks #581 out of 2838 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Route1's Moat Score too high?
Route1's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Route1 ranks #581 out of 2838 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Route1's Moat Score compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Route1 ranks #581 out of 2838 companies for Moat Score. This places Route1 in the top 21% 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 Software company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Software 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. Route1's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Route1 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Route1 (TSXV:ROI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.03, compared to a current price of C$0.10 — trading 233.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. 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 Route1 (TSXV:ROI), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 05, 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.

Route1 Business Description

Other Exchanges ROIUF:USA
Address 8 King Street East, Suite 1801, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5C 1B5
Route1 Inc is a North American engineering and professional services company using data capture technologies. The company brings security and operations together with real-time actionable intelligence to enhance safety and security, drive greater profitability, and improve operational efficiencies. The company has one segment that comprises the sale and distribution of rugged devices, license plate recognition equipment, and secure data access. It has a geographic presence in the USA, Canada, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the USA.