DTE Energy Co (FRA:DGY) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


FRA:DGY DTE Energy Co FRA:DGY
71 GF Score
Price €133.75
GF Value €132.33
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 13 Warning Signs
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What is DTE Energy Co Moat Score?

DTE Energy Co FRA:DGY +1.71% 71 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DGY with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €132.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 546 Utilities - Regulated companies, DTE Energy Co ranks better than 99.08% on this metric.

DTE Energy Co has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

DTE Energy Co has Wide Moat: DTE Energy Co possesses a wide moat due to its regulated utility operations, which provide significant regulatory barriers and stable cash flows. The company benefits from economies of scale and a strong distribution network, ensuring durable competitive advantages.

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 DTE Energy Co might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

DTE Energy Co  (FRA:DGY) 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

DTE Energy Co Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:DGY vs AEE, CNP, EIX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, DTE Energy Co'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.

DTE Energy Co Moat Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
DTE Energy Co (FRA:DGY) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 06, 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, DTE Energy Co ranks #5 out of 546 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 0.90000000000001%.
Is DTE Energy Co's Moat Score too high?
DTE Energy Co's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, DTE Energy Co ranks #5 out of 546 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DTE Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DTE Energy Co's Moat Score compare to AEE and CNP?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, DTE Energy Co ranks #5 out of 546 companies for Moat Score. This places DTE Energy Co in the top 1% 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. DTE Energy Co's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DTE Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DTE Energy Co (FRA:DGY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €132.33, compared to a current price of €133.75 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. DTE Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 13 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 DTE Energy Co (FRA:DGY), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 06, 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 DTE Energy Co (FRA:DGY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DTE Energy Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €133.75 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €132.33. GuruFocus considers DTE Energy Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DGY:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: €132.33 vs. price of €133.75 (1.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 13 warning signs

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

DTE Energy Co Business Description

Address One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI, USA, 48226-1221
DTE Energy owns two regulated utilities in Michigan that contribute 90% of earnings. DTE Electric serves approximately 2.3 million customers in southeastern Michigan, including Detroit. DTE Gas serves 1.3 million customers throughout the state. In addition, DTE has nonutility businesses and investments including energy marketing and trading, renewable natural gas facilities, and on-site industrial energy projects.
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