Essential Utilities (HAM:A2A) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)


HAM:A2A Essential Utilities Inc HAM:A2A
71 GF Score
Price €33.66
GF Value €36.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Essential Utilities Moat Score?

Essential Utilities HAM:A2A -0.88% 71 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:A2A with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €36.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 545 Utilities - Regulated companies, Essential Utilities ranks better than 93.03% on this metric.

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

Essential Utilities has Narrow Moat: Essential Utilities benefits from regulatory barriers and a strong distribution network in the utility sector. Its pricing power and customer loyalty are solid, but not enough to classify as 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 Essential Utilities might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Essential Utilities  (HAM:A2A) 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

Essential Utilities Moat Score Related Terms

HAM:A2A vs AWR, CWT, HTO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Essential Utilities'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.

Essential Utilities Moat Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Essential Utilities (HAM:A2A) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 13, 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, Essential Utilities ranks #38 out of 545 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Essential Utilities' Moat Score too high?
Essential Utilities' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Essential Utilities ranks #38 out of 545 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Essential Utilities has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essential Utilities' Moat Score compare to AWR and CWT?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Essential Utilities ranks #38 out of 545 companies for Moat Score. This places Essential Utilities 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 - 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. Essential Utilities'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 Essential Utilities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essential Utilities (HAM:A2A) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €36.67, compared to a current price of €33.66 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Essential Utilities' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Essential Utilities (HAM:A2A), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 13, 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 Essential Utilities (HAM:A2A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essential Utilities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €33.66 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €36.67. GuruFocus considers Essential Utilities to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:A2A:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €36.67 vs. price of €33.66 (8.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:A2A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Essential Utilities Business Description

Other Exchanges WTRG:USAA2A:Germany
Address 762 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA, USA, 19010-3489
Essential Utilities is a Pennsylvania-based holding company for US water, wastewater, and natural gas distribution utilities. The company's water business serves 3 million people in eight states. Its largest service territory is in Pennsylvania, primarily suburban Philadelphia. Its Peoples subsidiary serves more than 740,000 gas distribution customers in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. It completed the sale of its West Virginia gas utility and the bulk of its nonregulated assets in 2024. Essential shareholders would own a 31% stake in American Water Works if the proposed all-stock merger closes in 2027.
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