JB Hunt Transport Services (WBO:JBHT) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


WBO:JBHT JB Hunt Transport Services Inc WBO:JBHT
79 GF Score
Price €243.00
GF Value €159.47
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is JB Hunt Transport Services Moat Score?

JB Hunt Transport Services WBO:JBHT -0.08% 79 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:JBHT with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €159.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,057 Transportation companies, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks better than 97.73% on this metric.

JB Hunt Transport Services has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

JB Hunt Transport Services has Narrow Moat: JB Hunt benefits from a strong distribution network and economies of scale in the logistics industry. It has a solid market position and customer loyalty, but lacks significant regulatory barriers or unique intellectual property to warrant a 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 JB Hunt Transport Services might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

JB Hunt Transport Services  (WBO:JBHT) 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

JB Hunt Transport Services Moat Score Related Terms

WBO:JBHT vs FDXF, CHRW, EXPD: Moat Score Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, JB Hunt Transport Services'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.

JB Hunt Transport Services Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, JB Hunt Transport Services's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where JB Hunt Transport Services's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
JB Hunt Transport Services (WBO:JBHT) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 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, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks #24 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is JB Hunt Transport Services' Moat Score too high?
JB Hunt Transport Services' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks #24 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JB Hunt Transport Services has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JB Hunt Transport Services' Moat Score compare to FDXF and CHRW?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks #24 out of 1057 companies for Moat Score. This places JB Hunt Transport Services in the top 2% 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. JB Hunt Transport Services's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JB Hunt Transport Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JB Hunt Transport Services (WBO:JBHT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €159.47, compared to a current price of €243.00 — trading 52.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. JB Hunt Transport Services' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 11 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 JB Hunt Transport Services (WBO:JBHT), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 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.

Is JB Hunt Transport Services (WBO:JBHT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JB Hunt Transport Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €243.00 is trading 52.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €159.47. GuruFocus considers JB Hunt Transport Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:JBHT:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €159.47 vs. price of €243.00 (52.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 11 warning signs

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

JB Hunt Transport Services Business Description

Other Exchanges JBHT:USA0J71:UKJB1:Germany
Address 615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive, P.O. Box 130, Lowell, AR, USA, 72745-0130
J.B. Hunt Transport Services ranks among the top surface transportation companies in North America by revenue. Its primary operating segments are intermodal delivery, which uses the Class I rail carriers for the underlying line-haul movement of its owned containers (48% of sales), dedicated trucking services that provide customer-specific fleet needs (27%), for-hire truckload (6%), heavy goods final-mile delivery (7%), and asset-light truck brokerage (12%).
79GF Score

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