SAFX (XCF Global) Moat Score: 1/10 (As of Aug. 13, 2026)

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What is XCF Global Moat Score?

XCF Global SAFX -7.86% 4 Moat Score is 1 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAFX with a GF Score™ of 4/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 543 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, XCF Global ranks better than 83.61% on this metric.

XCF Global has the Moat Score of 1, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

XCF Global has No Moat: SAFX operates in a competitive industry with no significant market share, brand strength, or proprietary technology, resulting in a lack of discernible 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 XCF Global might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

XCF Global  (NAS:SAFX) 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

XCF Global Moat Score Related Terms

SAFX vs NXXT, STEM, AGIG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, XCF Global'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.

XCF Global Moat Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where XCF Global's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 1 mean?
XCF Global (SAFX) has a Moat Score of 1 as of Aug. 13, 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, XCF Global ranks #89 out of 543 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is XCF Global's Moat Score too high?
XCF Global's current Moat Score is 1. Based on the distribution chart, XCF Global ranks #89 out of 543 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, XCF Global has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does XCF Global's Moat Score compare to NXXT and STEM?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, XCF Global ranks #89 out of 543 companies for Moat Score. This places XCF Global in the top 16% 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. XCF Global's current Moat Score is 1. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is XCF Global stock overvalued right now?
XCF Global (SAFX) has a current Moat Score of 1. The current Moat Score is 1. XCF Global's overall GF Score™ is 4/100 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 XCF Global (SAFX), the current Moat Score is 1 as of Aug. 13, 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.

XCF Global Business Description

Address 2500 City West Boulevard, Suite 150-138, Houston, TX, USA, 77042
XCF Global Inc is an emerging sustainable aviation fuel company dedicated to accelerating the aviation industry's transition to net-zero emissions. Its flagship facility, New Rise Renewables Reno, has a permitted nameplate production capacity. The Company has one reportable segment: renewable fuels. The renewable fuels segment will derive revenues from selling renewable energy products in the future once the Company's plant facilities reach principal operations.
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