ZIM (ZIM Integrated Shipping Services) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


ZIM ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd ZIM
53 GF Score
Price $25.58
GF Value $13.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 10 Warning Signs
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What is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Moat Score?

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ZIM -0.85% 53 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates ZIM with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,057 Transportation companies, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks better than 87.98% on this metric.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has Narrow Moat: ZIM has a discernible but modest moat, with a strong distribution network and some pricing power in the shipping industry. However, intense competition and low switching costs for customers constrain its 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services  (NYSE:ZIM) 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

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Moat Score Related Terms

ZIM vs SBLK, DAC, NMM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, ZIM Integrated Shipping 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.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 28, 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, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #127 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' Moat Score too high?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #127 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' Moat Score compare to SBLK and DAC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #127 out of 1057 companies for Moat Score. This places ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in the top 12% 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. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.77, compared to a current price of $25.58 — trading 85.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 10 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $25.58 is trading 85.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.77. GuruFocus considers ZIM Integrated Shipping Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ZIM:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $13.77 vs. price of $25.58 (85.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 10 warning signs

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

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Business Description

Other Exchanges 2SV:Germany
Address 9 Andrei Sakharov Street, P.O. Box 15067, Matam, Haifa, ISR, 3190500
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd is an asset-light container liner shipping company. It offers tailored services, including land transportation and logistical services, specialized shipping solutions, including the transportation of out-of-gauge cargo, refrigerated cargo, and dangerous and hazardous cargo. Its services include Cargo Services, Digital Services, Schedules, and Shipping Trades and Lines. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Pacific trade region.
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