Ceres Power Holdings (LSE:CWR) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


LSE:CWR Ceres Power Holdings PLC LSE:CWR
46 GF Score
Price £5.29
GF Value £3.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Ceres Power Holdings Moat Score?

Ceres Power Holdings LSE:CWR +3.83% 46 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:CWR with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,041 Industrial Products companies, Ceres Power Holdings ranks better than 98.95% on this metric.

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

Ceres Power Holdings has Narrow Moat: Ceres Power Holdings PLC has a strong narrow moat due to its valuable intellectual property and consistent innovation in fuel cell technology. It benefits from proprietary technology and some customer loyalty, but lacks the scale or regulatory barriers to be considered 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 Ceres Power Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Ceres Power Holdings  (LSE:CWR) 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

Ceres Power Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:CWR vs VRT, BE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Ceres Power Holdings'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.

Ceres Power Holdings Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ceres Power Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ceres Power Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Ceres Power Holdings (LSE:CWR) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 02, 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, Ceres Power Holdings ranks #32 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Ceres Power Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Ceres Power Holdings' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Ceres Power Holdings ranks #32 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ceres Power Holdings has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ceres Power Holdings' Moat Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ceres Power Holdings ranks #32 out of 3041 companies for Moat Score. This places Ceres Power Holdings 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products 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. Ceres Power Holdings'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 Ceres Power Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ceres Power Holdings (LSE:CWR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.22, compared to a current price of £5.29 — trading 64.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Ceres Power Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 4 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 Ceres Power Holdings (LSE:CWR), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 02, 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 Ceres Power Holdings (LSE:CWR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ceres Power Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £5.29 is trading 64.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £3.22. GuruFocus considers Ceres Power Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CWR:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: £3.22 vs. price of £5.29 (64.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Ceres Power Holdings Business Description

Address Foundry Lane, Viking House, Horsham, West Sussex, GBR, RH13 5PX
Ceres Power Holdings PLC is a primary developer of clean energy technology fuel cells for power generation and electrolysers to produce green hydrogen. Its licensing model enables partners to develop solid oxide technology supporting greater electrification of energy systems, including AI data centres, commercial and industrial applications, and produce green hydrogen at high efficiencies as a route to decarbonise emissions-intensive industries such as ammonia, steelmaking and electrofuels. The majority of revenue comes from Asian country followed by Europe and North America.
46GF Score

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