DCC (DCCPF) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


DCCPF DCC PLC DCCPF
75 GF Score
Price $81.15
GF Value $64.57
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is DCC Moat Score?

DCC DCCPF 75 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates DCCPF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Oil & Gas companies, DCC ranks better than 98.47% on this metric.

DCC has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

DCC has Narrow Moat: DCC PLC benefits from economies of scale and a strong distribution network across multiple sectors. While it has a solid market position, it lacks the dominant market share or brand strength required for a wide 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 DCC might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

DCC  (OTCPK:DCCPF) 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

DCC Moat Score Related Terms

DCCPF vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Moat Score Comparison

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

DCC Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
DCC (DCCPF) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 01, 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, DCC ranks #16 out of 1043 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is DCC's Moat Score too high?
DCC's current Moat Score is 6. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. DCC's value of 6 is 500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DCC ranks #16 out of 1043 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DCC has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCC's Moat Score compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, DCC ranks #16 out of 1043 companies for Moat Score. This places DCC in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. DCC's value of 6 is 500% 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 1,043 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. DCC's current Moat Score of 6 is 500% 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. DCC's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DCC (DCCPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.57, compared to a current price of $81.15 — trading 25.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6 and 500% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. DCC's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 DCC (DCCPF), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 01, 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 DCC (DCCPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DCC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $81.15 is trading 25.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.57. GuruFocus considers DCC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DCCPF:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $64.57 vs. price of $81.15 (25.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 500% above the Oil & Gas median (#16 of 1043)

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

DCC Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Leopardstown Road, DCC House, Foxrock, Dublin 18, Dublin, IRL, D18 PK00
DCC PLC is an international sales, marketing, and support services company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: DCC Energy and DCC Technology. The majority of its revenue is generated from the DCC Energy segment, which is a customer-focused energy business, specialising in the sales, marketing, and distribution of secure, cleaner, and competitive energy solutions to commercial, industrial, domestic, and transport customers. This segment comprises two businesses: the Solutions business brings energy products and services to customer sites, while the Mobility business serves transport and fleet customers. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, and rest from Ireland, France, United States, and Rest of the world.
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