CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


TSX:CEU CES Energy Solutions Corp TSX:CEU
71 GF Score
Price C$16.57
GF Value C$9.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is CES Energy Solutions Moat Score?

CES Energy Solutions TSX:CEU -0.54% 71 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:CEU with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of C$9.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, CES Energy Solutions ranks better than 87.22% on this metric.

CES Energy Solutions has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

CES Energy Solutions has Narrow Moat: CESDF benefits from economies of scale and some customer loyalty in the energy services sector. However, it lacks strong brand strength and significant regulatory barriers, resulting in a discernible but modest 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 CES Energy Solutions might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

CES Energy Solutions  (TSX:CEU) 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

CES Energy Solutions Moat Score Related Terms

TSX:CEU vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, CES Energy Solutions'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.

CES Energy Solutions Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, CES Energy Solutions's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CES Energy Solutions's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 02, 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, CES Energy Solutions ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is CES Energy Solutions' Moat Score too high?
CES Energy Solutions' current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. CES Energy Solutions' value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CES Energy Solutions ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CES Energy Solutions has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CES Energy Solutions' Moat Score compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, CES Energy Solutions ranks #133 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places CES Energy Solutions in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. CES Energy Solutions' value of 4 is 300% above this benchmark. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Moat Score among Oil & Gas companies is 1.00, based on 1,041 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CES Energy Solutions's current Moat Score of 4 is 300% above the industry median. 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. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CES Energy Solutions'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 CES Energy Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$9.29, compared to a current price of C$16.57 — trading 78.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. CES Energy Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 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 CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CES Energy Solutions stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$16.57 is trading 78.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$9.29. GuruFocus considers CES Energy Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CEU:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: C$9.29 vs. price of C$16.57 (78.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1041)

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CES Energy Solutions Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CESDF:USA7C4:Germany
Address 332 - 6th Avenue S.W., Suite 1400, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 0B2
CES Energy Solutions Corp business is to design, implement, and manufacture consumable fluids and specialty chemicals for the North American oil and gas industry. This includes solutions at drill-bit, at point of completion and stimulation, at wellhead and pump-jack and to the pipeline and midstream market. Its geographical segments are the United States and Canada, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United States.
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