CKX (CKX Lands) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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60 GF Score
Price $10.41
GF Value $6.87
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is CKX Lands Moat Score?

CKX Lands CKX -1.75% 60 Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates CKX with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,045 Oil & Gas companies, CKX Lands ranks better than 63.25% on this metric.

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

CKX Lands has No Moat: CKX Lands has very weak competitive advantages, with no significant market leadership, brand strength, or cost advantages. Its business model lacks durable competitive 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 CKX Lands might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

CKX Lands  (AMEX:CKX) 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

CKX Lands Moat Score Related Terms

CKX vs PRT, EONR, SPND: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, CKX Lands'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.

CKX Lands Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where CKX Lands's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
CKX Lands (CKX) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Aug. 21, 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, CKX Lands ranks #384 out of 1045 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is CKX Lands' Moat Score too high?
CKX Lands' current Moat Score is 2. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. CKX Lands' value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CKX Lands ranks #384 out of 1045 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CKX Lands has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CKX Lands' Moat Score compare to PRT and EONR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, CKX Lands ranks #384 out of 1045 companies for Moat Score. This puts CKX Lands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. CKX Lands' value of 2 is 100% 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 1,045 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. CKX Lands's current Moat Score of 2 is 100% 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. CKX Lands's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CKX Lands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CKX Lands (CKX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.87, compared to a current price of $10.41 — trading 51.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. CKX Lands' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 CKX Lands (CKX), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 21, 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 CKX Lands (CKX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CKX Lands stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.41 is trading 51.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.87. GuruFocus considers CKX Lands to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CKX:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $6.87 vs. price of $10.41 (51.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 100% above the Oil & Gas median (#384 of 1045)

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

CKX Lands Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 2417 Shell Beach Drive, Lake Charles, LA, USA, 70601
CKX Lands Inc is a Louisiana corporation organized to receive non-producing mineral royalties spun off by a southwest Louisiana bank. It operates in three segments: Oil and Gas, Surface, and Timber. The company owns land and mineral interests and collects income through its ownership of oil and gas royalties, surface leases for farming, the right of way, and other uses, and timber sales. The company's oil and gas royalties are paid by the operators who own the wells, and timber income is paid by the highest bidder for the timber. It has small royalty interests in approximately 20 different producing oil and gas fields. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from the Timber segment.
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