Ampol (CTXAF) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


CTXAF Ampol Ltd CTXAF
82 GF Score
Price $16.30
GF Value $14.12
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What is Ampol Moat Score?

Ampol CTXAF +12.72% 82 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates CTXAF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.12. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Oil & Gas companies, Ampol ranks better than 94.23% on this metric.

Ampol has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Ampol has Narrow Moat: Ampol Ltd has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand and distribution network in the fuel industry. However, it faces competition from alternative energy sources, limiting its pricing power and market share.

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 Ampol might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Ampol  (OTCPK:CTXAF) 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

Ampol Moat Score Related Terms

CTXAF vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Ampol'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.

Ampol Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Ampol (CTXAF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 24, 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, Ampol ranks #60 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Ampol's Moat Score too high?
Ampol's current Moat Score is 5. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Ampol's value of 5 is 400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ampol ranks #60 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ampol has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ampol's Moat Score compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Ampol ranks #60 out of 1040 companies for Moat Score. This places Ampol in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Ampol's value of 5 is 400% 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 1,040 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. Ampol's current Moat Score of 5 is 400% 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. Ampol's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ampol stock overvalued right now?
Ampol (CTXAF) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.12, compared to a current price of $16.30 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5 and 400% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Ampol's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Ampol (CTXAF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 24, 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 Ampol (CTXAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ampol stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.30 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.12.

Key valuation signals for CTXAF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $14.12 vs. price of $16.30 (15.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 400% above the Oil & Gas median (#60 of 1040)

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

Ampol Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 29-33 Bourke Road, Alexandria, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2015
Ampol (nee Caltex) is the largest and only Australian-listed petroleum refiner and distributor, with operations in all states and territories. It was a major international brand of Chevron's until that 50% owner sold out in 2015. Caltex transitioned to Ampol branding due to Chevron terminating its licence to use the Caltex brand in Australia. Ampol has operated for more than 100 years. It owns and operates a refinery at Lytton in Brisbane, but closed Sydney's Kurnell refinery to focus on the more profitable distribution/retail segment. It successfully completed a NZD 2.0 billion bid for New Zealand peer Z Energy in first-half 2022.
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