CNNEQ (Canacol Energy) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


What is Canacol Energy Moat Score?

Canacol Energy CNNEQ Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,044 Oil & Gas companies, Canacol Energy ranks better than 76.53% on this metric.

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

Canacol Energy has No Moat: Canacol Energy Ltd has limited market leadership and lacks significant customer switching costs or proprietary technology. The company operates in a highly competitive energy sector with minimal regulatory barriers or exclusive licenses, resulting in transient advantages.

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

Canacol Energy  (OTCPK:CNNEQ) 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

Canacol Energy Moat Score Related Terms

CNNEQ vs LEEN, SPOWF, BRLL: Moat Score Comparison

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

Canacol Energy Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Canacol Energy (CNNEQ) has a Moat Score of 3 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, Canacol Energy ranks #245 out of 1044 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Canacol Energy's Moat Score too high?
Canacol Energy's current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Canacol Energy's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canacol Energy ranks #245 out of 1044 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Canacol Energy's Moat Score compare to LEEN and SPOWF?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Canacol Energy ranks #245 out of 1044 companies for Moat Score. This places Canacol Energy in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Canacol Energy's 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 1,044 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. Canacol Energy'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. Canacol Energy'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 Canacol Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canacol Energy (CNNEQ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.25, compared to a current price of $0.01 — trading 99.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% 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 Canacol Energy (CNNEQ), the current Moat Score is 3 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.

Canacol Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 215 - 9 Avenue SW, Suite 2000, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 1K3
Canacol Energy Ltd is a natural gas and oil exploration and production company. The company operates in the Lower and Middle Magdalena Basins of Colombia.