Verbund AG (MEX:VERN) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Aug. 05, 2026)

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MEX:VERN Verbund AG MEX:VERN
70 GF Score
Price MXN1,557.27
GF Value MXN1,536.56
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What is Verbund AG Moat Score?

Verbund AG MEX:VERN 70 Moat Score is 7 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:VERN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,536.56. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 544 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Verbund AG ranks better than 99.82% on this metric.

Verbund AG has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Verbund AG has Wide Moat: Verbund AG possesses a wide moat due to its dominant market position in Austria's electricity market, significant regulatory barriers, and strong pricing power. Its renewable energy focus and superior distribution network further enhance its durable competitive advantages.

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 Verbund AG might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Verbund AG  (MEX:VERN) 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

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Verbund AG Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Verbund AG'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.

Verbund AG Moat Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Verbund AG's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Verbund AG (MEX:VERN) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Aug. 05, 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, Verbund AG ranks #1 out of 544 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Verbund AG's Moat Score too high?
Verbund AG's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Verbund AG ranks #1 out of 544 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Verbund AG has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verbund AG's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Verbund AG ranks #1 out of 544 companies for Moat Score. This places Verbund AG in the top 0% 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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. Verbund AG's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verbund AG stock overvalued right now?
Verbund AG (MEX:VERN) has a current Moat Score of 7. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,536.56, compared to a current price of MXN1,557.27 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Verbund AG's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Verbund AG (MEX:VERN), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Aug. 05, 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 Verbund AG (MEX:VERN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verbund AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,557.27 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,536.56.

Key valuation signals for MEX:VERN:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: MXN1,536.56 vs. price of MXN1,557.27 (1.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Verbund AG Business Description

Address Am Hof 6a, Vienna, AUT, 1010
Founded in 1947 through a nationalization act, Verbund is the leading power producer in Austria. The Austrian state owns 51% of its capital. Hydro accounts for more than 90% of the total power output. Hydro power is generated from reservoirs and pumped storage plants in the Austrian Alps, and run-of-river plants in Austria and southern Germany. Total hydro capacity amounts to 8.4 GW. Verbund also owns the Austrian electricity grid through its fully owned subsidiary AP. In 2021, the firm acquired 51% of Gas Connect Austria, a gas transmission and distribution system operator. The group also owns one CCGT and is involved in trading and development of wind and solar capacity.
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