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


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75 GF Score
Price $78.81
GF Value $76.06
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is CMS Energy Moat Score?

CMS Energy CMS +2.22% 75 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates CMS with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 546 Utilities - Regulated companies, CMS Energy ranks better than 93.04% on this metric.

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

CMS Energy has Narrow Moat: CMS Energy has a strong narrow moat due to regulatory barriers and a stable customer base in the utility sector. Its pricing power and brand strength are notable, but not enough for a wide 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 CMS Energy might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

CMS Energy  (NYSE:CMS) 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

CMS Energy Moat Score Related Terms

CMS vs ES, EVRG, LNT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CMS 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.

CMS Energy Moat Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
CMS Energy (CMS) 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, CMS Energy ranks #38 out of 546 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is CMS Energy's Moat Score too high?
CMS Energy's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, CMS Energy ranks #38 out of 546 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CMS Energy has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CMS Energy's Moat Score compare to ES and EVRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CMS Energy ranks #38 out of 546 companies for Moat Score. This places CMS 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. CMS 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 CMS Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CMS Energy (CMS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.06, compared to a current price of $78.81 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. CMS Energy's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 CMS Energy (CMS), 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 CMS Energy (CMS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CMS Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $78.81 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $76.06. GuruFocus considers CMS Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CMS:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $76.06 vs. price of $78.81 (3.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 11 warning signs

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

CMS Energy Business Description

Address One Energy Plaza, Jackson, MI, USA, 49201
CMS Energy is an energy holding company with three principal businesses. Its regulated utility, Consumers Energy, provides regulated natural gas service to 1.8 million customers and electric service to 1.9 million customers in Michigan. NorthStar Clean Energy, formerly CMS Enterprises, is engaged in wholesale power generation, including contracted renewable energy. CMS sold EnerBank in October 2021.
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