BRN (Barnwell Industries) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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BRN Barnwell Industries Inc BRN
27 GF Score
Price $1.05
GF Value $0.93
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Barnwell Industries Moat Score?

Barnwell Industries BRN -0.94% 27 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates BRN with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,039 Oil & Gas companies, Barnwell Industries ranks better than 76.42% on this metric.

Barnwell Industries has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Barnwell Industries has No Moat: Barnwell Industries Inc operates in a highly competitive energy sector with minimal differentiation. It lacks significant market share, proprietary technology, or regulatory advantages. The company's cost structure and innovation capabilities do not provide a sustainable competitive edge.

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 Barnwell Industries might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Barnwell Industries  (AMEX:BRN) 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

Barnwell Industries Moat Score Related Terms

BRN vs MXC, NRIS, TPET: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Barnwell Industries'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.

Barnwell Industries Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Barnwell Industries (BRN) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 18, 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, Barnwell Industries ranks #245 out of 1039 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Barnwell Industries' Moat Score too high?
Barnwell Industries' current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Barnwell Industries' value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barnwell Industries ranks #245 out of 1039 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Barnwell Industries has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barnwell Industries' Moat Score compare to MXC and NRIS?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Barnwell Industries ranks #245 out of 1039 companies for Moat Score. This places Barnwell Industries in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Barnwell Industries' value of 3 is 200% 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 1,039 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. Barnwell Industries's current Moat Score of 3 is 200% 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. Barnwell Industries's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barnwell Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barnwell Industries (BRN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.93, compared to a current price of $1.05 — trading 12.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Barnwell Industries' overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Barnwell Industries (BRN), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 18, 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 Barnwell Industries (BRN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barnwell Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.05 is trading 12.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.93. GuruFocus considers Barnwell Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BRN:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $0.93 vs. price of $1.05 (12.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 27/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#245 of 1039)

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

Barnwell Industries Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1100 Alakea Street, Suite 500, Honolulu, HI, USA, 96813-2840
Barnwell Industries Inc is an oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, production, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. The Company operates through two segments: the Oil and Natural Gas segment, which focuses on oil and natural gas development, production, acquisitions, and sales in the United States and Canada; and the Land Investment segment, which owns leasehold land interests in Hawaii. The Company generates the majority of its revenue from the Oil and Natural Gas segment. The company operates in two geographic regions, the United States and Canada, with Canada contributing the majority of revenue.
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