CCEC (Capital Clean Energy Carriers) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 27, 2026)

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CCEC Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp CCEC
79 GF Score
Price $22.78
GF Value $20.29
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Capital Clean Energy Carriers Moat Score?

Capital Clean Energy Carriers CCEC +1.24% 79 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates CCEC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.29 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,056 Transportation companies, Capital Clean Energy Carriers ranks better than 83.52% on this metric.

Capital Clean Energy Carriers has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Capital Clean Energy Carriers has No Moat: Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp has very weak competitive advantages. The company operates in a highly competitive and rapidly evolving industry with minimal market share, limited intellectual property, and no significant cost advantages or regulatory barriers.

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 Capital Clean Energy Carriers might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Capital Clean Energy Carriers  (NAS:CCEC) 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

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Moat Score Related Terms

CCEC vs GSL, SFL, GNK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Capital Clean Energy Carriers'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.

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Capital Clean Energy Carriers's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Capital Clean Energy Carriers's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 27, 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, Capital Clean Energy Carriers ranks #174 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Capital Clean Energy Carriers' Moat Score too high?
Capital Clean Energy Carriers' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Capital Clean Energy Carriers ranks #174 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Capital Clean Energy Carriers has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Clean Energy Carriers' Moat Score compare to GSL and SFL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Capital Clean Energy Carriers ranks #174 out of 1056 companies for Moat Score. This places Capital Clean Energy Carriers in the top 17% 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 a Transportation company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Transportation 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. Capital Clean Energy Carriers's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capital Clean Energy Carriers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.29, compared to a current price of $22.78 — trading 12.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Capital Clean Energy Carriers' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 11 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 Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 27, 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 Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Clean Energy Carriers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $22.78 is trading 12.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.29. GuruFocus considers Capital Clean Energy Carriers to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CCEC:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $20.29 vs. price of $22.78 (12.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 11 warning signs

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

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Business Description

Other Exchanges N1M:Germany
Address 3 Iassonos Street, Piraeus, GRC, 18537
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp is an international shipping company. It is the platform of gas carriage solutions with a focus on the energy transition. The company owns 20 high-specification vessels, including 12 latest-generation LNG carriers (LNG/Cs) and eight legacy Neo-Panamax container vessels.
79GF Score

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