Energy Vault Holdings (FRA:8610) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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FRA:8610 Energy Vault Holdings Inc FRA:8610
48 GF Score
Price €2.90
GF Value €2.82
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Energy Vault Holdings Moat Score?

Energy Vault Holdings FRA:8610 -9.71% 48 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:8610 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 543 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Energy Vault Holdings ranks better than 92.63% on this metric.

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

Energy Vault Holdings has Narrow Moat: Energy Vault Holdings Inc has a discernible moat due to its innovative energy storage solutions and proprietary technology. However, the nascent stage of the industry and potential competition limit its moat strength.

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 Energy Vault Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Energy Vault Holdings  (FRA:8610) 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

Energy Vault Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:8610 vs XIFR, ELLO, SAFX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Energy Vault Holdings'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.

Energy Vault Holdings Moat Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Energy Vault Holdings (FRA:8610) 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, Energy Vault Holdings ranks #40 out of 543 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Energy Vault Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Energy Vault Holdings' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Energy Vault Holdings ranks #40 out of 543 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Energy Vault Holdings has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Energy Vault Holdings' Moat Score compare to XIFR and ELLO?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Energy Vault Holdings ranks #40 out of 543 companies for Moat Score. This places Energy Vault Holdings 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. Energy Vault Holdings'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 Energy Vault Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Vault Holdings (FRA:8610) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.82, compared to a current price of €2.90 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Energy Vault Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 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 Energy Vault Holdings (FRA:8610), 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 Energy Vault Holdings (FRA:8610) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Vault Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.90 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.82. GuruFocus considers Energy Vault Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8610:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €2.82 vs. price of €2.90 (2.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8610 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Energy Vault Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges NRGV:USA8610:Germany
Address 4165 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Suite 100, Westlake Village, CA, USA, 91362
Energy Vault Holdings Inc is a diversified portfolio of energy storage solutions to third parties, including proprietary gravity, battery, and green hydrogen-based technologies, supported by technology-agnostic energy management software and integration capabilities. Geographical presence in the United States, Australia, and other countries. The majority of its revenue comes from Australia.
48GF Score

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