Light (LGSXY) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


LGSXY Light SA LGSXY
40 GF Score
Price $0.45
GF Value $0.62
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Light Moat Score?

Light LGSXY 40 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates LGSXY with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 544 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Light ranks better than 89.89% on this metric.

Light has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Light has No Moat: Light SA has limited market leadership and lacks significant customer switching costs or proprietary technology. The company does not exhibit strong brand strength or durable cost advantages, and there are no significant regulatory barriers or exclusive licenses that provide a competitive edge.

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 Light might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Light  (OTCPK:LGSXY) 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

Light Moat Score Related Terms

Light Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Light'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.

Light Moat Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Light's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Light (LGSXY) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 28, 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, Light ranks #55 out of 544 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is Light's Moat Score too high?
Light's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Light ranks #55 out of 544 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Light has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Light's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Light ranks #55 out of 544 companies for Moat Score. This places Light in the top 10% 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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. Light's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Light stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Light (LGSXY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.62, compared to a current price of $0.45 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Light's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Light (LGSXY), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 28, 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 Light (LGSXY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Light stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.45 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.62. GuruFocus considers Light to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LGSXY:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $0.62 vs. price of $0.45 (27.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Light Business Description

Other Exchanges LIGT3:Brazil
Address Rua Marechal Floriano, No. 168, block 1-2nd floor, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRA, 20080-002
Light SA is a Brazilian private-public utility of which the state-owned power company, CEMIG, wields a controlling stake. The company generates, distributes, and trades energy. To do this, the company owns and operates a portfolio of hydroelectric power plants that serve the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Light derives maximum of its revenue from the supplying of energy, with network usage and the construction of assets also bringing in substantial amounts of revenue. The vast majority of the company's customers are residential consumers. The company operates in three segments namely: Distribution, Generation and Trading, out of which maximum revenue is generated from Distribution segment.
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