OPALW (OPAL Fuels) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Sep. 09, 2026)

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What is OPAL Fuels Moat Score?

OPAL Fuels OPALW 76 Moat Score is 4 as of Sep. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates OPALW with a GF Score™ of 76/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,843 Construction companies, OPAL Fuels ranks better than 95.06% on this metric.

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

OPAL Fuels has Narrow Moat: OPAL Fuels Inc has a discernible but modest moat due to its focus on renewable natural gas and some regulatory advantages. However, it faces competition from larger energy companies and lacks significant customer switching costs or network effects. Its cost advantages are limited, and while it has some pricing power, it is not strong enough to warrant 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 OPAL Fuels might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

OPAL Fuels  (NAS:OPALW) 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

OPAL Fuels Moat Score Related Terms

OPALW vs RGCO, ATO, NI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, OPAL 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.

OPAL Fuels Moat Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, OPAL Fuels's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
OPAL Fuels (OPALW) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Sep. 09, 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, OPAL Fuels ranks #91 out of 1843 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is OPAL Fuels' Moat Score too high?
OPAL Fuels' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, OPAL Fuels ranks #91 out of 1843 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, OPAL Fuels has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OPAL Fuels' Moat Score compare to RGCO and ATO?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, OPAL Fuels ranks #91 out of 1843 companies for Moat Score. This places OPAL Fuels in the top 5% 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 a Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Construction 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. OPAL Fuels'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 OPAL Fuels stock overvalued right now?
OPAL Fuels (OPALW) has a current Moat Score of 4. The current Moat Score is 4. OPAL Fuels' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 OPAL Fuels (OPALW), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Sep. 09, 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.

OPAL Fuels Business Description

Other Exchanges OPAL:USAX3G:Germany
Address One North Lexington Avenue, Suite 1450, White Plains, NY, USA, 10601
OPAL Fuels Inc is a fully integrated leader in the capture and conversion of biogas into low-carbon-intensity renewable natural gas and Renewable Power. The company is also engaged in the marketing and distribution of RNG to heavy-duty trucking and other hard-to-decarbonize industrial sectors. The company designs, develops, constructs, operates, and services Fueling Stations for trucking fleets across the country that use natural gas to displace diesel as their transportation fuel. The company derives revenue from the sale of Renewable Power, design, development, construction, and service of Fueling Stations, and sales of RNG produced by OPAL and third parties as pipeline-quality natural gas. The Company has three operating segments: RNG Fuel, Fuel Station Services, and Renewable Power.