Excelerate Energy (FRA:U44) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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FRA:U44 Excelerate Energy Inc FRA:U44
62 GF Score
Price €33.10
GF Value €31.41
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Excelerate Energy Moat Score?

Excelerate Energy FRA:U44 +2.48% 62 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:U44 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Oil & Gas companies, Excelerate Energy ranks better than 87.21% on this metric.

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

Excelerate Energy has Narrow Moat: Excelerate Energy Inc has a modest moat due to its specialized energy infrastructure and distribution network. However, the energy sector's competitive nature and lack of significant regulatory barriers or intellectual property limit its moat to a discernible but modest level.

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 Excelerate Energy might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Excelerate Energy  (FRA:U44) 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

Excelerate Energy Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:U44 vs TEN, NVGS, PBT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Excelerate 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.

Excelerate Energy Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Excelerate Energy's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Excelerate Energy (FRA:U44) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 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. According to the industry distribution chart, Excelerate Energy ranks #133 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Excelerate Energy's Moat Score too high?
Excelerate Energy's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Excelerate Energy's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Excelerate Energy ranks #133 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Excelerate Energy has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Excelerate Energy's Moat Score compare to TEN and NVGS?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Excelerate Energy ranks #133 out of 1040 companies for Moat Score. This places Excelerate Energy in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Excelerate Energy's value of 4 is 300% above this benchmark. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Moat Score among Oil & Gas companies is 1.00, based on 1,040 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Excelerate Energy's current Moat Score of 4 is 300% above the industry median. 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. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Excelerate Energy'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 Excelerate Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Excelerate Energy (FRA:U44) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.41, compared to a current price of €33.10 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Excelerate Energy's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 Excelerate Energy (FRA:U44), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 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 Excelerate Energy (FRA:U44) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Excelerate Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €33.10 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €31.41. GuruFocus considers Excelerate Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:U44:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €31.41 vs. price of €33.10 (5.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1040)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:U44 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Excelerate Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges EE:USA
Address 2445 Technology Forest Boulevard, Level 6, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 77381
Excelerate Energy Inc. offers comprehensive LNG solutions by providing integrated services throughout the LNG value chain. The company delivers a full range of regasification services, including Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs), infrastructure development, and the supply of LNG and natural gas. With operational presence in several countries - Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Finland, Germany, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the United States. The company generates revenue through Terminal Services, as well as from LNG, gas, and power. These revenues are derived from its vertically integrated activities in LNG sourcing, transportation, regasification, and power generation.
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