ITM Power (LSE:ITM) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


LSE:ITM ITM Power PLC LSE:ITM
77 GF Score
Price £1.26
GF Value £1.89
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is ITM Power Moat Score?

ITM Power LSE:ITM +0.48% 77 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:ITM with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.89 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,035 Industrial Products companies, ITM Power ranks better than 94.04% on this metric.

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

ITM Power has Narrow Moat: ITM Power PLC has a discernible but modest moat due to its proprietary hydrogen technology and R&D capabilities. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong customer loyalty or regulatory barriers to ensure a wider 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 ITM Power might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

ITM Power  (LSE:ITM) 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

ITM Power Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:ITM vs GEV, ETN, PH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, ITM Power'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.

ITM Power Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
ITM Power (LSE:ITM) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 06, 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, ITM Power ranks #181 out of 3035 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is ITM Power's Moat Score too high?
ITM Power's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, ITM Power ranks #181 out of 3035 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ITM Power has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ITM Power's Moat Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ITM Power ranks #181 out of 3035 companies for Moat Score. This places ITM Power in the top 6% 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. ITM Power'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 ITM Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITM Power (LSE:ITM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.89, compared to a current price of £1.26 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. ITM Power's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 ITM Power (LSE:ITM), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 06, 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 ITM Power (LSE:ITM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITM Power stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.26 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.89. GuruFocus considers ITM Power to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ITM:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: £1.89 vs. price of £1.26 (33.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign

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

ITM Power Business Description

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Address 2 Bessemer Park, Shepcote Lane, Sheffield, GBR, S9 1DZ
ITM Power PLC designs and manufactures integrated hydrogen energy systems for energy storage and clean fuel production. The company is also involved in the research and development of scientific and engineering projects; the development and manufacture of prototype products; and the sale of electrolyzer products such as HGas, HFuel, HPac. It offers a range of services including construction, consulting, and other services. Its primary geographic markets are the United Kingdom, the Rest of Europe, Germany, and with maximum revenue from the United Kingdom.
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