VOLAF (Volvo AB) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


VOLAF Volvo AB VOLAF
92 GF Score
Price $34.15
GF Value $28.60
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Volvo AB Moat Score?

Volvo AB VOLAF -1.64% 92 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates VOLAF with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Volvo AB ranks better than 98.58% on this metric.

Volvo AB has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Volvo AB has Wide Moat: Volvo AB has a strong market position in commercial vehicles with significant brand strength and customer loyalty. It benefits from economies of scale, proprietary technology, and a robust distribution network, providing durable competitive advantages and a clear 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 Volvo AB might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.


Volvo AB  (OTCPK:VOLAF) 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

Volvo AB Moat Score Related Terms


VOLAF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Volvo AB'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.


Volvo AB Moat Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Volvo AB (VOLAF) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 24, 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, Volvo AB ranks #3 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is Volvo AB's Moat Score too high?
Volvo AB's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Volvo AB ranks #3 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Volvo AB has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volvo AB's Moat Score compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Volvo AB ranks #3 out of 211 companies for Moat Score. This places Volvo AB in the top 1% 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. Volvo AB's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volvo AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo AB (VOLAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.60, compared to a current price of $34.15 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Volvo AB's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 6 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 Volvo AB (VOLAF), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 24, 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 Volvo AB (VOLAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $34.15 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.60. GuruFocus considers Volvo AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VOLAF:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $28.60 vs. price of $34.15 (19.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Volvo AB Business Description

Address Gropegardsgatan 2, Gothenburg, SWE, SE-417 15
The Volvo Group is one of the largest global truck, bus, construction equipment, and engine and power system original equipment manufacturers, operating with the Volvo, Renault Truck, Mack Trucks, Volvo Penta, and Nova Bus brands. Among the four largest Western global brands—Volvo, Daimler, Paccar, and Traton—Volvo ranks third in terms of annual deliveries. Its truck, construction equipment, bus, and engines and power system segments contributed 71%, 18%, 5%, and 5%, respectively, to industrial operations' revenue in 2025. An in-house financial services division supports these businesses. In its key regions of Europe, North America, Brazil, and Australia, the truck business holds large market shares of 29%, 17%, 24%, and 22%, respectively.
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