PN (PN Smart Energy) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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What is PN Smart Energy Moat Score?

PN Smart Energy PN 18 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates PN with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Semiconductors companies, PN Smart Energy ranks better than 83.47% on this metric.

PN Smart Energy has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

PN Smart Energy has No Moat: Skycorp Solar Group lacks significant market leadership, brand strength, or proprietary technology. Its competitive advantages are weak and transient, with no substantial barriers to entry or customer loyalty.

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 PN Smart Energy might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

PN Smart Energy  (NAS:PN) 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

PN Smart Energy Moat Score Related Terms

PN vs SPRU, ASTI, FTCI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, PN Smart 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.

PN Smart Energy Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, PN Smart Energy's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PN Smart Energy's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
PN Smart Energy (PN) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 16, 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, PN Smart Energy ranks #165 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is PN Smart Energy's Moat Score too high?
PN Smart Energy's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, PN Smart Energy ranks #165 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PN Smart Energy has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PN Smart Energy's Moat Score compare to SPRU and ASTI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, PN Smart Energy ranks #165 out of 998 companies for Moat Score. This places PN Smart Energy 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 a Semiconductors company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Semiconductors 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. PN Smart Energy's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PN Smart Energy stock overvalued right now?
PN Smart Energy (PN) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2. PN Smart Energy's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 2 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 PN Smart Energy (PN), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 16, 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.

PN Smart Energy Business Description

Address No.188 Jinghua Road, Room 303, Block B, Yinzhou District, Zhejiang Province, Ningbo, CHN, 315048
PN Smart Energy Ltd is a solar photovoltaic (PV) product provider focused on manufacturing and selling solar cables and connectors. The company operates as an independent power provider (IPP) focused on the development of clean power stations, critical energy materials, and intelligent energy infrastructure. Through its PNTECH brand, the company also manufactures photovoltaic cables and connectors, serving customers across various countries and regions.
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