CRCE (Circle Energy) Moat Score: 1/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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CRCE Circle Energy Inc CRCE
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What is Circle Energy Moat Score?

Circle Energy CRCE -20.51% 32 Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates CRCE with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,038 Oil & Gas companies, Circle Energy ranks better than 53.08% on this metric.

Circle Energy has the Moat Score of 1, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Circle Energy has No Moat: Circle Energy Inc lacks market leadership, brand strength, and significant regulatory barriers. The company's competitive position is weak, with no discernible advantages over peers, resulting in a very weak moat.

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

Circle Energy  (OTCPK:CRCE) 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

Circle Energy Moat Score Related Terms

CRCE vs ALTX, CNNEQ, FECOF: Moat Score Comparison

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

Circle Energy Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 1 mean?
Circle Energy (CRCE) has a Moat Score of 1 as of Jul. 14, 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, Circle Energy ranks #487 out of 1038 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is Circle Energy's Moat Score too high?
Circle Energy's current Moat Score is 1. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Circle Energy's value of 1 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Circle Energy ranks #487 out of 1038 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Circle Energy has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Circle Energy's Moat Score compare to ALTX and CNNEQ?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Circle Energy ranks #487 out of 1038 companies for Moat Score. This puts Circle Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Circle Energy's value of 1 is 0% at 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 1,038 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. Circle Energy's current Moat Score of 1 is 0% at 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. Circle Energy's current Moat Score is 1. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Circle Energy stock overvalued right now?
Circle Energy (CRCE) has a current Moat Score of 1. The current Moat Score is 1 and 0% at the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Circle Energy's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Circle Energy (CRCE), the current Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 14, 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.

Circle Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 8211 E Regal Place, Tulsa, OK, USA, 74133
Circle Energy Inc is engaged mainly in the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and natural gas properties. The Company owns interests in oil and natural gas properties located in the Permian Basin region of Texas.
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