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ACFN (Acorn Energy) Moat Score : 2/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2025)


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What is Acorn Energy Moat Score?

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

Acorn Energy has No Moat: Acorn Energy Inc has very weak competitive advantages, with no significant brand strength, intellectual property, or regulatory barriers. It operates in a competitive market with low customer switching costs.

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 Acorn Energy might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Competitive Comparison of Acorn Energy's Moat Score

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Acorn Energy'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.

Acorn Energy's Moat Score Distribution in the Hardware Industry

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

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


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Acorn Energy  (OTCPK:ACFN) 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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Acorn Energy Business Description

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Address
1000 N West Street, Suite 1200, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19801
Website
https://www.acornenergy.com
Acorn Energy Inc is a holding company that focuses on technology-driven solutions for energy infrastructure asset management. It operates through two segments namely, the PG segment and the CP segment. PG segment provides wireless remote monitoring and control systems and services for critical assets as well as Internet of Things applications which account for the majority of the revenue. CP segment is engaged in providing remote monitoring of cathodic protection systems on gas pipelines for gas utilities and pipeline companies.
Executives
Tracy Simmons Clifford officer: CFO 10 N. ADGER'S WHARF, CHARLESTON SC 29401
Jan H Loeb director, officer: President and CEO LEAP TIDE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, 10451 MILL RUN CIRCLE SUITE 400, OWINGS MILLS MD 21117
Peter Rabover director C/O ARTKO CAPITAL LLC, 1091 E BAYAUD AVE, APT W2808, DENVER CO 80209
Gary Mohr director C/O UE SYSTEMS INC., 14 HAYES STREET, ELMSFORD NY 10532
Leap Tide Capital Acorn Llc 10 percent owner 10451 MILL RUN CIRCLE, SUITE 400, OWINGS MILLS MD 21117
Walter Iv Czarnecki officer: OmniMetrix LLC President & CEO OMNIMETRIX, LLC, 4295 HAMILTON MILL ROAD, SUITE 100, BUFORD GA 30518
Michael Osterer director C/O UE SYSTEMS INC., 14 HAYES STREET, ELMSFORD NY 10532
Woolard Edgar S Jr director C/O NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC., 11 WALL STREET, NEW YORK NY 10005
John A Moore officer: Chief Executive Officer 403 MARSH LANE, WILMINGTON DE 19807
Christopher E Clouser director C/O ACORN ENERGY, INC., 4 WEST ROCKLAND RD, MONTCHANIN DE 19710
Mannie L Jackson director ALFRED P SLOAN FOUNDATION, 630 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 2550, NEW YORK NY 10111-0242
Mark A Bashforth officer: CEO and President of USSI C/O ACORN ENERGY, INC., 3903 CENTERVILLE ROAD, WILMINGTON DE 19807
Andy Sassine director 82 DEVONSHIRE STREET, BOSTON MA 02109
Mckee Robert E Iii director 14927 SANDALFOOT, HOUSTON TX 77095
Deena Redding officer: President of OmniMetrix, LLC OMNIMETRIX, LLC, 5225 BELLE WOOD COURT, BUFORD GA 30518