C3.ai (XSWX:AI) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XSWX:AI C3.ai Inc XSWX:AI
53 GF Score
Price CHF7.23
GF Value CHF13.80
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What is C3.ai Moat Score?

C3.ai XSWX:AI -7.66% 53 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AI with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF13.80. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,848 Software companies, C3.ai ranks better than 94.8% on this metric.

C3.ai has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

C3.ai has Narrow Moat: C3.ai has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand in AI software and significant customer switching costs. However, the competitive landscape in AI is intense, and while it has valuable IP, it does not yet possess 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 C3.ai might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

C3.ai  (XSWX:AI) 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

C3.ai Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:AI vs EVTC, APPN, MQ: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, C3.ai'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.

C3.ai Moat Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, C3.ai's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where C3.ai's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
C3.ai (XSWX:AI) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 26, 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, C3.ai ranks #148 out of 2848 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is C3.ai's Moat Score too high?
C3.ai's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, C3.ai ranks #148 out of 2848 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, C3.ai has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C3.ai's Moat Score compare to EVTC and APPN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, C3.ai ranks #148 out of 2848 companies for Moat Score. This places C3.ai in the top 5% 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 Software company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Software 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. C3.ai'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 C3.ai stock overvalued right now?
C3.ai (XSWX:AI) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF13.80, compared to a current price of CHF7.23 — trading 47.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. C3.ai's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 C3.ai (XSWX:AI), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 26, 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 C3.ai (XSWX:AI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C3.ai stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF7.23 is trading 47.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF13.80.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:AI:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: CHF13.80 vs. price of CHF7.23 (47.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 7 warning signs

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

C3.ai Business Description

Address 1400 Seaport Boulevard, Redwood City, CA, USA, 94063
C3.ai Inc is an enterprise artificial intelligence company. The company provides software-as-a-service applications that enable customers to rapidly develop, deploy, and operate large-scale Enterprise AI applications across any infrastructure. It provides solutions under three divisions namely, The C3 AI Platform, which is an end-to-end application development and runtime environment for designing, developing, and deploying AI applications: C3 AI Applications, which is a portfolio of pre-built, extensible, industry-specific, and application-specific Enterprise AI applications: and C3 Generative AI, which combines the utility of large language models. Geographically the company derives revenue from North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World.
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