SWX (Southwest Gas Holdings) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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SWX Southwest Gas Holdings Inc SWX
65 GF Score
Price $92.09
GF Value $53.66
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Southwest Gas Holdings Moat Score?

Southwest Gas Holdings SWX -0.34% 65 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates SWX with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 545 Utilities - Regulated companies, Southwest Gas Holdings ranks better than 83.49% on this metric.

Southwest Gas Holdings has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Southwest Gas Holdings has Narrow Moat: Southwest Gas Holdings Inc benefits from regulatory barriers and a strong distribution network in the utility sector. While it has some pricing power and customer loyalty, the lack of significant innovation and network effects limits its moat to a solid narrow level.

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 Southwest Gas Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Southwest Gas Holdings  (NYSE:SWX) 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

Southwest Gas Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

SWX vs NJR, BKH, UGI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Southwest Gas Holdings'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.

Southwest Gas Holdings Moat Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Southwest Gas Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Southwest Gas Holdings (SWX) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 08, 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, Southwest Gas Holdings ranks #90 out of 545 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Southwest Gas Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Southwest Gas Holdings' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Southwest Gas Holdings ranks #90 out of 545 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Southwest Gas Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southwest Gas Holdings' Moat Score compare to NJR and BKH?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Southwest Gas Holdings ranks #90 out of 545 companies for Moat Score. This places Southwest Gas Holdings 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 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. Southwest Gas Holdings's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southwest Gas Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southwest Gas Holdings (SWX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.66, compared to a current price of $92.09 — trading 71.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Southwest Gas Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Southwest Gas Holdings (SWX), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 08, 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 Southwest Gas Holdings (SWX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southwest Gas Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $92.09 is trading 71.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $53.66. GuruFocus considers Southwest Gas Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SWX:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $53.66 vs. price of $92.09 (71.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Southwest Gas Holdings Business Description

Address 8360 South Durango Drive, Post Office Box 98510, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 89113
Southwest Gas Holdings Inc is a utility company engaged in the purchasing, distributing, and transporting of natural gas in the American Southwest. The company segments its activities into natural gas distribution segment. The Natural gas distribution segment encompasses the company's core natural gas business as distributors in the states of Arizona and Nevada. Its division is responsible for roughly half of Southwest Gas' total revenue through the sale of natural gas to mainly residential and small commercial customers.
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$92.09
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