ALLETE (FRA:AEBA) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


FRA:AEBA ALLETE Inc FRA:AEBA
26 GF Score
Price €57.50
GF Value €51.55
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What is ALLETE Moat Score?

ALLETE FRA:AEBA 26 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AEBA with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of €51.55. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

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

ALLETE has Narrow Moat: ALLETE Inc benefits from durable cost advantages and regulatory barriers in the utility sector. Its established infrastructure and customer base provide a strong narrow moat, though it lacks the scale or brand strength to be considered 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 ALLETE might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

ALLETE  (FRA:AEBA) 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

ALLETE Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:AEBA vs SRE, AES: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, ALLETE'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.

ALLETE Moat Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
ALLETE (FRA:AEBA) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 01, 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.
Is ALLETE's Moat Score too high?
ALLETE's current Moat Score is 6. Overall, ALLETE has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALLETE's Moat Score compare to SRE and AES?
ALLETE's Moat Score of 6 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. 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. ALLETE'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 ALLETE stock overvalued right now?
ALLETE (FRA:AEBA) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is €51.55, compared to a current price of €57.50 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. ALLETE's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 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 ALLETE (FRA:AEBA), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 01, 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 ALLETE (FRA:AEBA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ALLETE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €57.50 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €51.55.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AEBA:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €51.55 vs. price of €57.50 (11.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 26/100 with 11 warning signs

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

ALLETE Business Description

Address 30 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN, USA, 55802-2093
ALLETE Inc provides competitively-priced energy in America's Upper Midwest region and invests in transmission infrastructure and other energy-centric businesses. The company has two reportable segments. The first segment is Regulated Operations, which includes the company's regulated utilities, Minnesota Power and SWL&P, as well as its investment in ATC. ATC is a regulated utility based in Wisconsin that owns and maintains electric transmission assets in parts of Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Illinois. The second segment is ALLETE Clean Energy, which focuses on developing, acquiring, and operating clean and renewable energy projects.
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