Chesapeake Utilities (STU:CH5) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


STU:CH5 Chesapeake Utilities Corp STU:CH5
81 GF Score
Price €113.00
GF Value €119.54
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Chesapeake Utilities Moat Score?

Chesapeake Utilities STU:CH5 +0.89% 81 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:CH5 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €119.54. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 545 Utilities - Regulated companies, Chesapeake Utilities ranks better than 93.03% on this metric.

Chesapeake Utilities has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Chesapeake Utilities has Narrow Moat: Chesapeake Utilities benefits from regulatory barriers and a strong distribution network in the utility sector. It has a solid market position and some pricing power, but lacks the scale and brand strength to be considered a wide 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 Chesapeake Utilities might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Chesapeake Utilities  (STU:CH5) 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

Chesapeake Utilities Moat Score Related Terms

STU:CH5 vs CTRI, NWN, MDU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Chesapeake Utilities'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.

Chesapeake Utilities Moat Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Chesapeake Utilities's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Chesapeake Utilities (STU:CH5) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 12, 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, Chesapeake Utilities ranks #38 out of 545 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Chesapeake Utilities' Moat Score too high?
Chesapeake Utilities' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Chesapeake Utilities ranks #38 out of 545 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chesapeake Utilities has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chesapeake Utilities' Moat Score compare to CTRI and NWN?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Chesapeake Utilities ranks #38 out of 545 companies for Moat Score. This places Chesapeake Utilities in the top 7% 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. Chesapeake Utilities's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chesapeake Utilities stock overvalued right now?
Chesapeake Utilities (STU:CH5) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is €119.54, compared to a current price of €113.00 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Chesapeake Utilities' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Chesapeake Utilities (STU:CH5), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 12, 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 Chesapeake Utilities (STU:CH5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chesapeake Utilities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €113.00 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €119.54.

Key valuation signals for STU:CH5:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €119.54 vs. price of €113.00 (5.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CH5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Chesapeake Utilities Business Description

Other Exchanges CPK:USA
Address 500 Energy Lane, Suite 400, Dover, DE, USA, 19901
Chesapeake Utilities Corp is an energy delivery company engaged in the distribution of natural gas, electricity, and propane; the transmission of natural gas; the generation of electricity and steam; and providing mobile compressed natural gas and other energy-related services to its customers. The company operates in two reportable segments, Regulated Energy and Unregulated Energy. The company's natural gas and electric distribution operations in Delaware, Maryland, and Florida are subject to regulation by PSC. Eastern Shore's natural gas transmission is subject to regulation by the FERC, and Peninsula Pipeline and Aspire Energy Express, its intrastate pipeline subsidiaries, are subject to regulation by the Florida PSC and Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, respectively.
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