Greencoat UK Wind (LSE:UKW) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

LSE:UKW Greencoat UK Wind PLC LSE:UKW
27 GF Score
Price £1.05
GF Value £0.47
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Greencoat UK Wind Moat Score?

Greencoat UK Wind has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Greencoat UK Wind has

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 Greencoat UK Wind might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Greencoat UK Wind  (LSE:UKW) 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

Greencoat UK Wind Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:UKW
27GF Score
Greencoat UK Wind PLC LSE:UKW
Moat Score is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Is Greencoat UK Wind (LSE:UKW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greencoat UK Wind stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.05 is trading 123.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.47. GuruFocus considers Greencoat UK Wind to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:UKW:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £0.47 vs. price of £1.05 (123.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 27/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Greencoat UK Wind Business Description

Address 20 Fenchurch Street, 5th Floor, London, GBR, EC3M 3BY
Greencoat UK Wind PLC is a renewable infrastructure fund, solely and fully invested in operating UK wind farms. The company aims to provide investors with an annual dividend that increases in line with RPI inflation. It also tries to preserve the capital value of its investment portfolio in the long-term on a real basis through reinvestment of excess cash flow and the prudent use of portfolio leverage. The company invests in both onshore and offshore wind farms. All of the group's income is generated within the UK.
27GF Score

Get the complete analysis for LSE:UKW

Moat Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

£1.05
Price
£0.47
GF Value