Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte (STU:PWD1) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


STU:PWD1 Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA STU:PWD1
54 GF Score
Price €21.80
GF Value €19.13
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Moat Score?

Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte STU:PWD1 +3.81% 54 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:PWD1 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.13. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 546 Utilities - Regulated companies, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte ranks better than 78.02% on this metric.

Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte has Narrow Moat: The company benefits from regulatory barriers and a stable customer base in the utility sector. However, it faces challenges in pricing power and innovation, limiting its moat strength.

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 Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte  (STU:PWD1) 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

Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Moat Score Related Terms

STU:PWD1 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte'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.

Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Moat Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte (STU:PWD1) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 07, 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, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte ranks #120 out of 546 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's Moat Score too high?
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte ranks #120 out of 546 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's Moat Score compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte ranks #120 out of 546 companies for Moat Score. This places Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte 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. Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte'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 Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte stock overvalued right now?
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte (STU:PWD1) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.13, compared to a current price of €21.80 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 9 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 Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte (STU:PWD1), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 07, 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 Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte (STU:PWD1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €21.80 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.13.

Key valuation signals for STU:PWD1:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €19.13 vs. price of €21.80 (14% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:PWD1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Business Description

Address 6363 Del Libertador Avenue, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1428ARG
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA is engaged in the distribution and sale of electricity. The firm's concession area covers the northern portion of the city of Buenos Aires, mainly for residential, commercial, industrial, and public service.
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