Strike Energy (ASX:STX) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


What is Strike Energy Moat Score?

Strike Energy ASX:STX Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,044 Oil & Gas companies, Strike Energy ranks better than 87.26% on this metric.

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

Strike Energy has Narrow Moat: Strike Energy Ltd has a discernible but modest moat due to its resource base and some cost advantages. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong brand strength or regulatory barriers.

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 Strike Energy might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Strike Energy  (ASX:STX) 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

Strike Energy Moat Score Related Terms

ASX:STX vs COP, EOG, FANG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Strike 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.

Strike Energy Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Strike Energy's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Strike Energy (ASX:STX) has a Moat Score of 4 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, Strike Energy ranks #133 out of 1044 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Strike Energy's Moat Score too high?
Strike Energy's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Strike Energy's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strike Energy ranks #133 out of 1044 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Strike Energy's Moat Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Strike Energy ranks #133 out of 1044 companies for Moat Score. This places Strike Energy in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Strike Energy's value of 4 is 300% above this benchmark. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Moat Score among Oil & Gas companies is 1.00, based on 1,044 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Strike Energy's current Moat Score of 4 is 300% above the industry median. 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. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Strike Energy'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 Strike Energy stock overvalued right now?
Strike Energy (ASX:STX) has a current Moat Score of 4. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. 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 Strike Energy (ASX:STX), the current Moat Score is 4 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.

Strike Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges STKKF:USA
Address 40 Kings Park Road, Level 1, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
Strike is operator across all 3,000 square kilometers of its Perth Basin acreage and has grown its net gas reserve and resource position to become large at 520 PJ. It has also achieved first production from its Walyering gas field. Walyering's intended 33 terajoules/d of gross production generate material cash flows, albeit with a short life. Strike is targeting up to four gas fields ultimately coming online, including via power station developments. In addition to Walyering, these include South Erregulla, West Erregulla, and Ocean Hill.