APAJF (APA Group) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


APAJF APA Group APAJF
72 GF Score
Price $6.94
GF Value $6.19
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 13 Warning Signs
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What is APA Group Moat Score?

APA Group APAJF 72 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates APAJF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 545 Utilities - Regulated companies, APA Group ranks better than 83.3% on this metric.

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

APA Group has Narrow Moat: APA Group benefits from a solid narrow moat due to its strong distribution network and significant regulatory barriers in the energy infrastructure sector. However, it lacks strong brand strength and customer loyalty, limiting its competitive edge.

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 APA Group might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

APA Group  (OTCPK:APAJF) 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

APA Group Moat Score Related Terms

APAJF vs ATO, NI, UGI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, APA Group'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.

APA Group Moat Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, APA Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
APA Group (APAJF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 02, 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, APA Group ranks #91 out of 545 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is APA Group's Moat Score too high?
APA Group's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, APA Group ranks #91 out of 545 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, APA Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APA Group's Moat Score compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, APA Group ranks #91 out of 545 companies for Moat Score. This places APA Group in the top 17% 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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. APA Group'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 APA Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APA Group (APAJF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.19, compared to a current price of $6.94 — trading 12.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. APA Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 13 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 APA Group (APAJF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 02, 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 APA Group (APAJF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APA Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.94 is trading 12.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.19. GuruFocus considers APA Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for APAJF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $6.19 vs. price of $6.94 (12.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 13 warning signs

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

APA Group Business Description

Other Exchanges PJZ:GermanyAPA:Australia
Address 580 George Street, Level 25, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
APA Group is Australia's largest gas infrastructure company with an extensive portfolio of transmission pipelines, distribution networks, and storage facilities, and is increasingly investing in renewable energy generation, electricity transmission, and batteries. It is internally managed and has direct operational control over all assets. It owns minority stakes in a few smaller gas infrastructure companies and manages operations for most of these. The stapled securities comprise a unit in Australian Pipeline Trust and in APT Investment Trust.
72GF Score

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