CPWR (Ocean Thermal Energy) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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What is Ocean Thermal Energy Moat Score?

Ocean Thermal Energy CPWR Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 29, 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 541 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Ocean Thermal Energy ranks better than 86.14% on this metric.

Ocean Thermal Energy has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Ocean Thermal Energy has No Moat: Ocean Thermal Energy Corp lacks significant market leadership, customer switching costs, or brand strength. The company does not have durable cost advantages or regulatory barriers, and its competitive position is weak.

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 Ocean Thermal Energy might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Ocean Thermal Energy  (OTCPK:CPWR) 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

Ocean Thermal Energy Moat Score Related Terms

CPWR vs BNRG, CREG, ETRXF: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Ocean Thermal 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.

Ocean Thermal Energy Moat Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

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

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


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Ocean Thermal Energy (CPWR) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Aug. 29, 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, Ocean Thermal Energy ranks #75 out of 541 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Ocean Thermal Energy's Moat Score too high?
Ocean Thermal Energy's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Ocean Thermal Energy ranks #75 out of 541 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Ocean Thermal Energy's Moat Score compare to BNRG and CREG?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Ocean Thermal Energy ranks #75 out of 541 companies for Moat Score. This places Ocean Thermal Energy in the top 14% 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. Ocean Thermal Energy's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ocean Thermal Energy stock overvalued right now?
Ocean Thermal Energy (CPWR) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2. 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 Ocean Thermal Energy (CPWR), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 29, 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.

Ocean Thermal Energy Business Description

Address 3675 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19104
Ocean Thermal Energy Corp is engaged in the business of developing designs for renewable energy systems using Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) technology. OTEC uses the natural temperature difference between cooler deep ocean water and warmer shallow or surface water to create energy and produce electricity. The company also aims to develop projects for renewable power generation, desalinated water production, and air conditioning using the proprietary technologies designed to extract energy from the temperature differences between warm surface water and cold deep water. In addition, the projects provide ancillary products such as potable/bottled water and high-profit aquaculture, mariculture, and agriculture opportunities.