WERN (Werner Enterprises) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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WERN Werner Enterprises Inc WERN
85 GF Score
Price $42.42
GF Value $39.79
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Werner Enterprises Moat Score?

Werner Enterprises WERN -3.39% 85 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates WERN with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,057 Transportation companies, Werner Enterprises ranks better than 93.38% on this metric.

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

Werner Enterprises has Narrow Moat: Werner Enterprises has a solid narrow moat due to its economies of scale and strong distribution network in the logistics industry. While it benefits from some customer loyalty, the competitive nature of the industry limits its moat to narrow.

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 Werner Enterprises might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Werner Enterprises  (NAS:WERN) 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

Werner Enterprises Moat Score Related Terms

WERN vs ARCB, MRTN, HTLD: Moat Score Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Werner Enterprises'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.

Werner Enterprises Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

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

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


WERN
85GF Score
Werner Enterprises Inc WERN
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Werner Enterprises (WERN) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 25, 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, Werner Enterprises ranks #70 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Werner Enterprises' Moat Score too high?
Werner Enterprises' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Werner Enterprises ranks #70 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Werner Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Werner Enterprises' Moat Score compare to ARCB and MRTN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Werner Enterprises ranks #70 out of 1057 companies for Moat Score. This places Werner Enterprises in the top 7% 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. Werner Enterprises'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 Werner Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Werner Enterprises (WERN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.79, compared to a current price of $42.42 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Werner Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 12 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 Werner Enterprises (WERN), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 25, 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 Werner Enterprises (WERN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Werner Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $42.42 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.79. GuruFocus considers Werner Enterprises to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WERN:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $39.79 vs. price of $42.42 (6.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 12 warning signs

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

Werner Enterprises Business Description

Other Exchanges WE1:Germany
Address 14507 Frontier Road, Post Office Box 45308, Omaha, NE, USA, 68145-0308
Werner Enterprises Inc is a transportation and logistics company engaged in transporting truckload shipments of general commodities in both interstate and intrastate commerce. The company has two reportable segments - Truckload Transportation Services and Werner Logistics. It derives majority of its revenue from full-truckload transportation services and geographically from United States.
85GF Score

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