Aboitiz Equity Ventures (PHS:AEV) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


PHS:AEV Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc PHS:AEV
85 GF Score
Price ₱33.70
GF Value ₱40.83
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Aboitiz Equity Ventures Moat Score?

Aboitiz Equity Ventures PHS:AEV +1.20% 85 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:AEV with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱40.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 546 Utilities - Regulated companies, Aboitiz Equity Ventures ranks better than 78.02% on this metric.

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

Aboitiz Equity Ventures has Narrow Moat: Aboitiz Equity Ventures has a discernible but modest moat, with some cost advantages and brand recognition in the Philippines. However, it lacks the strong network effects or regulatory barriers needed for a wider 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 Aboitiz Equity Ventures might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Aboitiz Equity Ventures  (PHS:AEV) 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

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Moat Score Related Terms

PHS:AEV vs NEE, SO, DUK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Aboitiz Equity Ventures'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.

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Moat Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Aboitiz Equity Ventures's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Aboitiz Equity Ventures (PHS:AEV) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 27, 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, Aboitiz Equity Ventures ranks #120 out of 546 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Aboitiz Equity Ventures' Moat Score too high?
Aboitiz Equity Ventures' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Aboitiz Equity Ventures ranks #120 out of 546 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aboitiz Equity Ventures has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aboitiz Equity Ventures' Moat Score compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Aboitiz Equity Ventures ranks #120 out of 546 companies for Moat Score. This places Aboitiz Equity Ventures in the top 22% 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. Aboitiz Equity Ventures'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 Aboitiz Equity Ventures stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aboitiz Equity Ventures (PHS:AEV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱40.83, compared to a current price of ₱33.70 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Aboitiz Equity Ventures' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Aboitiz Equity Ventures (PHS:AEV), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 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 Aboitiz Equity Ventures (PHS:AEV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aboitiz Equity Ventures stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱33.70 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱40.83. GuruFocus considers Aboitiz Equity Ventures to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:AEV:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: ₱40.83 vs. price of ₱33.70 (17.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Business Description

Other Exchanges ABTZY:USA
Address Ayala Triangle Gardens Tower 2, 32nd Floor, Paseo de Roxas, corner Makati Avenue, Metro Manila, Makati, PHL, 1226
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc is a Philippine holding company with reportable segments of power distribution and generation, financial services, food and beverage, real estate, and infrastructure. The power segment is engaged in power generation and the sale of electricity. The food manufacturing segment is engaged in the production of flour and feeds, and swine breeding. Aboitiz Equity Ventures generates maximum revenue from the power segment. Geographically, it operates solely in the Philippines.
85GF Score

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