Ormat Technologies (WBO:ORAT) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


WBO:ORAT Ormat Technologies Inc WBO:ORAT
58 GF Score
Price €96.10
GF Value €89.63
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Ormat Technologies Moat Score?

Ormat Technologies WBO:ORAT +0.10% 58 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:ORAT with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €89.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 544 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Ormat Technologies ranks better than 98.53% on this metric.

Ormat Technologies has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Ormat Technologies has Narrow Moat: Ormat Technologies Inc has a strong narrow moat due to its proprietary geothermal technology and economies of scale. It benefits from regulatory barriers and a solid distribution network, but lacks the dominance required for a wide 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 Ormat Technologies might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Ormat Technologies  (WBO:ORAT) 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

Ormat Technologies Moat Score Related Terms

WBO:ORAT vs MWH, CWEN, FRVO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Ormat Technologies'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.

Ormat Technologies Moat Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Ormat Technologies (WBO:ORAT) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 01, 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, Ormat Technologies ranks #8 out of 544 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Ormat Technologies' Moat Score too high?
Ormat Technologies' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Ormat Technologies ranks #8 out of 544 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ormat Technologies has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ormat Technologies' Moat Score compare to MWH and CWEN?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Ormat Technologies ranks #8 out of 544 companies for Moat Score. This places Ormat Technologies in the top 2% 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. Ormat Technologies's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ormat Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ormat Technologies (WBO:ORAT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €89.63, compared to a current price of €96.10 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Ormat Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 Ormat Technologies (WBO:ORAT), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 01, 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 Ormat Technologies (WBO:ORAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ormat Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €96.10 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €89.63. GuruFocus considers Ormat Technologies to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:ORAT:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €89.63 vs. price of €96.10 (7.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Ormat Technologies Business Description

Address 6884 Sierra Center Parkway, Reno, NV, USA, 89511-2210
Ormat Technologies Inc is engaged in the geothermal and recovered energy power business. It is engaged in three business segments: the Electricity Segment. where the company develops, builds, owns, and operates geothermal, solar PV, and recovered energy-based power plants in the United States and geothermal power plants in other countries and sells the electricity generated. Product Segment includes designing, manufacturing, and selling equipment for geothermal and recovered energy-based electricity generation and providing services relating to the engineering, procurement, and construction of geothermal & recovered energy-based power plants. Energy Storage Segment includes owning & operating grid-connected which provide capacity, energy, & ancillary services directly to the electric grid.
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