New Fortress Energy (MEX:NFE) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


MEX:NFE New Fortress Energy Inc MEX:NFE
23 GF Score
Price MXN12.50
GF Value MXN148.62
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 10 Warning Signs
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What is New Fortress Energy Moat Score?

New Fortress Energy MEX:NFE 23 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:NFE with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN148.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, New Fortress Energy ranks better than 87.22% on this metric.

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

New Fortress Energy has Narrow Moat: New Fortress Energy Inc benefits from some regulatory barriers and a growing distribution network in the energy sector. However, its market share is still developing, and it lacks strong brand strength or significant customer switching costs, resulting in a modest 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 New Fortress Energy might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

New Fortress Energy  (MEX:NFE) 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

New Fortress Energy Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:NFE vs TORO, DLNG, MMLP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, New Fortress Energy'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.

New Fortress Energy Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where New Fortress Energy'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?
New Fortress Energy (MEX:NFE) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 26, 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, New Fortress Energy ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is New Fortress Energy's Moat Score too high?
New Fortress Energy's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. New Fortress Energy's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New Fortress Energy ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, New Fortress Energy has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Fortress Energy's Moat Score compare to TORO and DLNG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, New Fortress Energy ranks #133 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places New Fortress Energy in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. New Fortress Energy's value of 4 is 300% 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 1,041 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. New Fortress Energy's current Moat Score of 4 is 300% 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. New Fortress Energy'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 New Fortress Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Fortress Energy (MEX:NFE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN148.62, compared to a current price of MXN12.50 — trading 91.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. New Fortress Energy's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 10 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 New Fortress Energy (MEX:NFE), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 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 New Fortress Energy (MEX:NFE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Fortress Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN12.50 is trading 91.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN148.62. GuruFocus considers New Fortress Energy to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:NFE:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: MXN148.62 vs. price of MXN12.50 (91.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 23/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1041)

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

New Fortress Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges NFE:USANF0:Germany
Address 111 W. 19th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10011
New Fortress Energy Inc is an integrated gas-to-power company. It owns and operates natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure, and an integrated fleet of ships and logistics assets to deliver turnkey energy solutions to markets globally. The company's reportable segments are: Terminals and Infrastructure, and Ships. Maximum revenue is generated from the Terminals and Infrastructure segment, which includes vertically integrated gas-to-power solutions, spanning the entire production and delivery chain from natural gas procurement and liquefaction to logistics, shipping, facilities, and conversion or development of natural gas-fired power generation. Vessels that are utilized in the company's terminal, logistics, or sub-charter operations are included in this segment.
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