Northland Power (TSX:NPI) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


TSX:NPI Northland Power Inc TSX:NPI
68 GF Score
Price C$22.05
GF Value C$24.17
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Northland Power Moat Score?

Northland Power TSX:NPI -0.27% 68 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:NPI with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of C$24.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 544 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Northland Power ranks better than 92.65% on this metric.

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

Northland Power has Narrow Moat: Northland Power Inc has a discernible but modest moat due to its established position in renewable energy and some regulatory advantages. However, it faces competition and lacks strong customer loyalty or significant intellectual property to elevate its 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 Northland Power might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Northland Power  (TSX:NPI) 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

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Northland Power Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Northland Power'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.

Northland Power Moat Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Northland Power's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Northland Power (TSX:NPI) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 29, 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, Northland Power ranks #40 out of 544 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Northland Power's Moat Score too high?
Northland Power's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Northland Power ranks #40 out of 544 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Northland Power has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northland Power's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Northland Power ranks #40 out of 544 companies for Moat Score. This places Northland Power 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 - 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. Northland Power'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 Northland Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northland Power (TSX:NPI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$24.17, compared to a current price of C$22.05 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Northland Power's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 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 Northland Power (TSX:NPI), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 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 Northland Power (TSX:NPI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northland Power stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$22.05 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$24.17. GuruFocus considers Northland Power to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:NPI:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: C$24.17 vs. price of C$22.05 (8.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Northland Power Business Description

Address 30 St. Clair Avenue West, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, CAN, M4V 3A1
Northland Power develops, constructs, and operates sustainable infrastructure assets across a range of clean and green technologies, such as wind (offshore and onshore), solar, and supplying energy through a regulated utility. Offshore wind is expected to remain the company's largest segment over the long term. Northland's growth opportunities are global and span North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
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