Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


ASX:CEN Contact Energy Ltd ASX:CEN
66 GF Score
Price A$7.56
GF Value A$6.99
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Contact Energy Moat Score?

Contact Energy ASX:CEN +0.13% 66 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:CEN with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 544 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Contact Energy ranks better than 95.96% on this metric.

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

Contact Energy has Narrow Moat: Contact Energy benefits from regulatory barriers and a strong position in New Zealand's energy market. It has some pricing power and economies of scale, but the competitive landscape and regulatory environment prevent a wide moat classification.

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 Contact Energy might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Contact Energy  (ASX:CEN) 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

Contact Energy Moat Score Related Terms

Contact Energy Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Contact Energy'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.

Contact Energy Moat Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Contact Energy's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Contact Energy's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) has a Moat Score of 5 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, Contact Energy ranks #22 out of 544 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Contact Energy's Moat Score too high?
Contact Energy's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #22 out of 544 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Contact Energy has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contact Energy's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #22 out of 544 companies for Moat Score. This places Contact Energy in the top 4% 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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. Contact Energy'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 Contact Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.99, compared to a current price of A$7.56 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Contact Energy's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 Contact Energy (ASX:CEN), the current Moat Score is 5 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 Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contact Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$7.56 is trading 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.99. GuruFocus considers Contact Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CEN:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: A$6.99 vs. price of A$7.56 (8.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Contact Energy Business Description

Address 29 Brandon Street, Harbour City Tower, Wellington, NTL, NZL, 6011
Contact Energy is a diversified and integrated energy company. It owns a fleet of hydro, geothermal, and gas-fired generation assets, which produce more than 25% of New Zealand's electricity. It also retails electricity and gas to nearly half a million customers.
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