Public Power (ATH:PPC) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


ATH:PPC Public Power Corp SA ATH:PPC
74 GF Score
Price €23.70
GF Value €15.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 10 Warning Signs
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What is Public Power Moat Score?

Public Power ATH:PPC +1.63% 74 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates ATH:PPC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 544 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Public Power ranks better than 92.65% on this metric.

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

Public Power has Narrow Moat: Public Power Corp SA has a discernible moat due to its position in the Greek energy market, benefiting from regulatory barriers. However, it faces challenges from market liberalization and lacks strong brand strength or customer loyalty.

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 Public Power might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Public Power  (ATH:PPC) 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

Public Power Moat Score Related Terms

Public Power Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Public Power'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.

Public Power Moat Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Public Power's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Public Power (ATH:PPC) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 04, 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, Public Power ranks #40 out of 544 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Public Power's Moat Score too high?
Public Power's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Public Power ranks #40 out of 544 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Public Power has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Power's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Public Power ranks #40 out of 544 companies for Moat Score. This places Public Power 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 - 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. Public Power'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 Public Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Power (ATH:PPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.32, compared to a current price of €23.70 — trading 54.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Public Power's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Public Power (ATH:PPC), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 04, 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 Public Power (ATH:PPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Power stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €23.70 is trading 54.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.32. GuruFocus considers Public Power to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ATH:PPC:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €15.32 vs. price of €23.70 (54.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Public Power Business Description

Other Exchanges PUPOF:USA0MC5:UKPU8:Germany
Address 30, Chalkokondyli Street, Athens, GRC, 104 32
Public Power Corp SA is a public electric utility company with the Hellenic Republic as its main shareholder. The company is involved in generating, transmitting, and distributing electric energy. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates a variety of power plants, including natural gas, coal, hydroelectric, wind, and solar plants. PPC majorly generates electricity from its thermal energy facilities. The company is divided into segments including Production/Supply, which includes production from lignite, oil, natural gas, and renewable energy sources, as well as lignite mining in support of production and supply activities in Greece and Romania. Other segments include the Distribution network and others.
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