Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


FRA:PBE Peabody Energy Corp FRA:PBE
69 GF Score
Price €19.60
GF Value €21.44
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Peabody Energy Moat Score?

Peabody Energy FRA:PBE +0.90% 69 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PBE with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 186 Other Energy Sources companies, Peabody Energy ranks better than 96.24% on this metric.

Peabody Energy has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Peabody Energy has Narrow Moat: Peabody Energy Corp has a solid narrow moat due to its economies of scale and established distribution network in the coal industry. However, it faces regulatory challenges and lacks strong pricing power, limiting its 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 Peabody Energy might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Peabody Energy  (FRA:PBE) 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

Peabody Energy Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:PBE vs ARLP, CNR, NRP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Peabody 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.

Peabody Energy Moat Score vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Peabody Energy's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 05, 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, Peabody Energy ranks #7 out of 186 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Peabody Energy's Moat Score too high?
Peabody Energy's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Peabody Energy ranks #7 out of 186 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Peabody Energy has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peabody Energy's Moat Score compare to ARLP and CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Peabody Energy ranks #7 out of 186 companies for Moat Score. This places Peabody Energy in the top 4% 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 Other Energy Sources company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Other Energy Sources 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. Peabody Energy's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Peabody Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.44, compared to a current price of €19.60 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Peabody Energy's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 05, 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 Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peabody Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €19.60 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €21.44. GuruFocus considers Peabody Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PBE:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €21.44 vs. price of €19.60 (8.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Peabody Energy Business Description

Other Exchanges BTU:USAPBE:GermanyBTU:Chile
Address 701 Market Street, Peabody Plaza, St. Louis, MO, USA, 63101-1826
Peabody Energy Corp is a producer of metallurgical and thermal coal. It also markets and brokers coal, both as principal and agent, and trades coal and freight-related contracts. The company operates in the following segment: Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, Other U.S. Thermal and Corporate and Other. The Seaborne Thermal segment generates the majority of the revenue for the company. A substantial part of its overall revenue is generated from its customers in the United States, and rest from Japan, China, Australia, Taiwan, and other regions.
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