Clean Energy Fuels (LTS:0I04) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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LTS:0I04 Clean Energy Fuels Corp LTS:0I04
68 GF Score
Price $2.37
GF Value $2.97
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Clean Energy Fuels Moat Score?

Clean Energy Fuels LTS:0I04 -1.05% 68 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0I04 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,039 Oil & Gas companies, Clean Energy Fuels ranks better than 94.23% on this metric.

Clean Energy Fuels has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Clean Energy Fuels has Narrow Moat: Clean Energy Fuels Corp benefits from a growing market for alternative fuels and has a solid distribution network. It has some pricing power and customer loyalty due to its focus on clean energy solutions. However, the market is competitive, and its advantages are not yet strong enough to be considered wide.

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 Clean Energy Fuels might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Clean Energy Fuels  (LTS:0I04) 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

Clean Energy Fuels Moat Score Related Terms

LTS:0I04 vs SGU, FGPR, HEOL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Clean Energy Fuels'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.

Clean Energy Fuels Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Clean Energy Fuels's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Clean Energy Fuels's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Clean Energy Fuels (LTS:0I04) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 18, 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, Clean Energy Fuels ranks #60 out of 1039 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Clean Energy Fuels' Moat Score too high?
Clean Energy Fuels' current Moat Score is 5. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Clean Energy Fuels' value of 5 is 400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clean Energy Fuels ranks #60 out of 1039 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clean Energy Fuels has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clean Energy Fuels' Moat Score compare to SGU and FGPR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Clean Energy Fuels ranks #60 out of 1039 companies for Moat Score. This places Clean Energy Fuels in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Clean Energy Fuels' value of 5 is 400% above this benchmark. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Moat Score among Oil & Gas companies is 1.00, based on 1,039 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clean Energy Fuels's current Moat Score of 5 is 400% above the industry median. 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. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clean Energy Fuels's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clean Energy Fuels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clean Energy Fuels (LTS:0I04) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.97, compared to a current price of $2.37 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5 and 400% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Clean Energy Fuels' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Clean Energy Fuels (LTS:0I04), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 18, 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 Clean Energy Fuels (LTS:0I04) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clean Energy Fuels stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.37 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.97. GuruFocus considers Clean Energy Fuels to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0I04:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $2.97 vs. price of $2.37 (20.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 400% above the Oil & Gas median (#60 of 1039)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0I04 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Clean Energy Fuels Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CLNE:USAWIQ:Germany
Address 4675 MacArthur Court, Suite 800, Newport Beach, CA, USA, 92660
Clean Energy Fuels Corp is a natural gas marketer and retailer operating in the United States and Canada. The company supplies compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas for the United States (U.S.) and Canadian transportation markets. The majority of revenue is generated within the U.S. and mostly consists of compressed natural gas. The firm operates by purchasing natural gas from local utilities; compressing, cooling, or liquefying it at company-owned plants; and selling natural gas products through company-owned or customer-owned fueling stations. It also builds, operates, and maintains natural gas fueling stations for customers.
68GF Score

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