EDP-Energias De Portugal (MEX:EDP N) Moat Score : 6/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2025)

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What is EDP-Energias De Portugal Moat Score?

EDP-Energias De Portugal has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

EDP-Energias De Portugal has Narrow Moat: EDP has a strong position in renewable energy with significant regulatory barriers and economies of scale. It benefits from a robust distribution network and consistent innovation in green energy, but competition and regulatory changes limit a wide moat classification.

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 EDP-Energias De Portugal might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Competitive Comparison of EDP-Energias De Portugal's Moat Score

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, EDP-Energias De Portugal'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.

EDP-Energias De Portugal's Moat Score Distribution in the Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, EDP-Energias De Portugal's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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EDP-Energias De Portugal (MEX:EDP N) 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
10	Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9	Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7	Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6	Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5	Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4	Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3	No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0	No Moat - No discernible moat

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EDP-Energias De Portugal Business Description

Industry

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Traded in Other Exchanges

ELCPF:USA EDPFY:USA EDP:Portugal EDPu:UK 0OF7:UK EDPA:Germany EDP:Germany EDP:Germany

Address

Avenida 24 de Julho, No. 12, 4th Floor, Lisbon, PRT, 1249-300

Website

https://www.edp.com

EDP is a vertically integrated utility company and is the largest generator, supplier, and distributor of electricity in Portugal. In addition to Portugal, EDP has sizable operations in Spain, Brazil, and the US. EDP owns 71% of EDP Renovaveis, the fourth-largest wind power owner/operator in the world. EDP delisted Energias do Brasil in August 2023 after buying out the 46% minorities.

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