WATT (Energous) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


WATT Energous Corp WATT
52 GF Score
Price $23.04
GF Value $29.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Energous Moat Score?

Energous WATT -3.92% 52 Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates WATT with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, Energous ranks better than 88.76% on this metric.

Energous has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Energous has No Moat: Energous Corp lacks significant market leadership or durable competitive advantages. The company has limited intellectual property and brand strength, with minimal customer switching costs or regulatory barriers, resulting in a weak competitive position.

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 Energous might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Energous  (NAS:WATT) 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

Energous Moat Score Related Terms

WATT vs CMTL, OCC, AMPG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Energous'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.

Energous Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Energous's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Energous (WATT) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jun. 28, 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, Energous ranks #278 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Energous' Moat Score too high?
Energous' current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Energous ranks #278 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Energous has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Energous' Moat Score compare to CMTL and OCC?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Energous ranks #278 out of 2473 companies for Moat Score. This places Energous in the top 11% 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 a Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware 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. Energous's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Energous stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energous (WATT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.92, compared to a current price of $23.04 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Energous' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Energous (WATT), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 28, 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 Energous (WATT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energous stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $23.04 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.92. GuruFocus considers Energous to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WATT:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $29.92 vs. price of $23.04 (23% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Energous Business Description

Other Exchanges 0IH3:UK
Address 3590 North First Street, Suite 330, San Jose, CA, USA, 95134
Energous Corp has developed scalable, over-the-air Wireless Power Network (WPN) technology that integrates semiconductor chipsets, software controls, hardware designs, and antenna systems to enable radio frequency (RF)-based charging for ambient Internet of Things (ambient IoT) devices, transforming supply chain capabilities from limited tracking to overall business intelligence. The WPN technology consists of transmitter systems, receiver integrated circuits, and supporting software designed to deliver power and data to battery-free IoT devices across a range of operating distances and power levels. Its applications include retail sensors, electronic shelf labels (ESLs), asset trackers, air quality monitors, motion detectors, and other monitoring solutions.
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