Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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BUE:CECO2 Enel Generacion Costanera SA BUE:CECO2
62 GF Score
Price ARS531.00
GF Value ARS458.88
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Enel Generacion Costanera Moat Score?

Enel Generacion Costanera BUE:CECO2 +1.14% 62 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:CECO2 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS458.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 545 Utilities - Regulated companies, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks better than 77.98% on this metric.

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

Enel Generacion Costanera has Narrow Moat: Enel Generacion Costanera SA benefits from regulatory barriers and some economies of scale in the energy sector. However, the competitive landscape and limited brand strength constrain its moat to a modest level.

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 Enel Generacion Costanera might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Enel Generacion Costanera  (BUE:CECO2) 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

Enel Generacion Costanera Moat Score Related Terms

BUE:CECO2 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Enel Generacion Costanera'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.

Enel Generacion Costanera Moat Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Enel Generacion Costanera's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 14, 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, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #120 out of 545 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Enel Generacion Costanera's Moat Score too high?
Enel Generacion Costanera's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #120 out of 545 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Enel Generacion Costanera has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Enel Generacion Costanera's Moat Score compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #120 out of 545 companies for Moat Score. This places Enel Generacion Costanera in the top 22% 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. Enel Generacion Costanera'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 Enel Generacion Costanera stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS458.88, compared to a current price of ARS531.00 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Enel Generacion Costanera's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 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 Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 14, 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 Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Enel Generacion Costanera stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS531.00 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS458.88. GuruFocus considers Enel Generacion Costanera to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:CECO2:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: ARS458.88 vs. price of ARS531.00 (15.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:CECO2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Enel Generacion Costanera Business Description

Address Avenida Espana 3301, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1107ANA
Enel Generacion Costanera SA is a power company. It is engaged in the generation and sale of electricity in Argentina.
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