Channel Infrastructure NZ (ASX:CHI) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


ASX:CHI Channel Infrastructure NZ Ltd ASX:CHI
43 GF Score
Price A$2.63
GF Value A$1.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 12 Warning Signs
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What is Channel Infrastructure NZ Moat Score?

Channel Infrastructure NZ ASX:CHI 43 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:CHI with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Channel Infrastructure NZ ranks better than 87.22% on this metric.

Channel Infrastructure NZ has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Channel Infrastructure NZ has Narrow Moat: Channel Infrastructure NZ Ltd has a discernible but modest moat due to its strategic infrastructure assets and moderate regulatory barriers. However, it lacks strong brand strength and significant customer switching costs to elevate it to a stronger moat status.

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 Channel Infrastructure NZ might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Channel Infrastructure NZ  (ASX:CHI) 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

Channel Infrastructure NZ Moat Score Related Terms

ASX:CHI vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Channel Infrastructure NZ'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.

Channel Infrastructure NZ Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Channel Infrastructure NZ's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Channel Infrastructure NZ's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Channel Infrastructure NZ (ASX:CHI) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 03, 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, Channel Infrastructure NZ ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Channel Infrastructure NZ's Moat Score too high?
Channel Infrastructure NZ's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Channel Infrastructure NZ's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Channel Infrastructure NZ ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Channel Infrastructure NZ has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Channel Infrastructure NZ's Moat Score compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Channel Infrastructure NZ ranks #133 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Channel Infrastructure NZ in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Channel Infrastructure NZ's value of 4 is 300% above this benchmark. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Moat Score among Oil & Gas companies is 1.00, based on 1,041 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Channel Infrastructure NZ's current Moat Score of 4 is 300% above the industry median. 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. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Channel Infrastructure NZ'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 Channel Infrastructure NZ stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Channel Infrastructure NZ (ASX:CHI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.48, compared to a current price of A$2.63 — trading 77.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Channel Infrastructure NZ's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Channel Infrastructure NZ (ASX:CHI), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 03, 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 Channel Infrastructure NZ (ASX:CHI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Channel Infrastructure NZ stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$2.63 is trading 77.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.48. GuruFocus considers Channel Infrastructure NZ to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CHI:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: A$1.48 vs. price of A$2.63 (77.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 12 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1041)

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

Channel Infrastructure NZ Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CHI:New Zealand
Address Marsden Point, Ruakaka, NTL, NZL, 0171
Channel Infrastructure NZ Ltd is an independent fuel infrastructure company. The company utilizes the deep-water harbour and jetty infrastructure at Marsden Point to receive, store and distribute imported refined fuel, which is owned by customers. The company operates in one reportable segment, Infrastructure, which comprises of fuels import terminal system (including jetty infrastructure at Marsden Point, storage tanks, and the Marsden Point to Auckland pipeline), the Wiri land and terminal leases, and the fuel testing laboratories.
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