Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


ASX:ORG Origin Energy Ltd ASX:ORG
67 GF Score
Price A$10.96
GF Value A$10.17
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Origin Energy Moat Score?

Origin Energy ASX:ORG +0.92% 67 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:ORG with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of A$10.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Utilities - Regulated companies, Origin Energy ranks better than 93.07% on this metric.

Origin Energy has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Origin Energy has Narrow Moat: Origin Energy Ltd benefits from economies of scale, regulatory barriers, and a strong distribution network in the energy sector. While it has a solid market position, it lacks significant customer switching costs and brand strength, resulting in a strong narrow 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 Origin Energy might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Origin Energy  (ASX:ORG) 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

Origin Energy Moat Score Related Terms

ASX:ORG vs SRE, AES: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Origin 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.

Origin Energy Moat Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) has a Moat Score of 6 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, Origin Energy ranks #38 out of 548 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Origin Energy's Moat Score too high?
Origin Energy's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Origin Energy ranks #38 out of 548 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Origin Energy has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Origin Energy's Moat Score compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Origin Energy ranks #38 out of 548 companies for Moat Score. This places Origin Energy 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 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. Origin Energy's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Origin Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$10.17, compared to a current price of A$10.96 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Origin Energy's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 Origin Energy (ASX:ORG), the current Moat Score is 6 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 Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Origin Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$10.96 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$10.17. GuruFocus considers Origin Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ORG:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: A$10.17 vs. price of A$10.96 (7.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Origin Energy Business Description

Address 100 Barangaroo Avenue, Level 32, Tower 1, Barangaroo, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Origin Energy is a major vertically integrated Australian energy utility. Its energy retailing business is the largest in Australia, with about 4 million customers and a 33% market share. Its portfolio of base-load, intermediate, and peaking electricity plants is one of the largest in the national electricity market, with a capacity of 6,000 megawatts. Origin also operates and owns 27.5% of Australia Pacific LNG, which owns large coal seam gas fields and LNG export facilities in Queensland.
67GF Score

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