FirstEnergy (MEX:FE) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


MEX:FE FirstEnergy Corp MEX:FE
60 GF Score
Price MXN769.81
GF Value MXN741.86
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is FirstEnergy Moat Score?

FirstEnergy MEX:FE 60 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:FE with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN741.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Utilities - Regulated companies, FirstEnergy ranks better than 83.39% on this metric.

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

FirstEnergy has Narrow Moat: FirstEnergy Corp benefits from a solid narrow moat due to its strong market position in regulated utilities, providing stable cash flows. It has significant regulatory barriers and a robust distribution network. However, it lacks significant customer switching costs and brand strength, limiting its moat to narrow.

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 FirstEnergy might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

FirstEnergy  (MEX:FE) 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

FirstEnergy Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:FE vs EIX, PPL, CNP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, FirstEnergy'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.

FirstEnergy Moat Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
FirstEnergy (MEX:FE) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 28, 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, FirstEnergy ranks #91 out of 548 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is FirstEnergy's Moat Score too high?
FirstEnergy's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, FirstEnergy ranks #91 out of 548 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FirstEnergy has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FirstEnergy's Moat Score compare to EIX and PPL?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, FirstEnergy ranks #91 out of 548 companies for Moat Score. This places FirstEnergy in the top 17% 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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. FirstEnergy'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 FirstEnergy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstEnergy (MEX:FE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN741.86, compared to a current price of MXN769.81 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. FirstEnergy's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 9 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 FirstEnergy (MEX:FE), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 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 FirstEnergy (MEX:FE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstEnergy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN769.81 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN741.86. GuruFocus considers FirstEnergy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:FE:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: MXN741.86 vs. price of MXN769.81 (3.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 9 warning signs

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

FirstEnergy Business Description

Address 341 White Pond Drive, Akron, OH, USA, 44320
FirstEnergy is an investor-owned holding company with operations across five mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states. FirstEnergy also owns and operates one of the nation's largest electric transmission systems.
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