DTI (Drilling Tools International) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Sep. 09, 2026)

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DTI Drilling Tools International Corp DTI
63 GF Score
Price $2.58
GF Value $2.69
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Drilling Tools International Moat Score?

Drilling Tools International DTI -0.77% 63 Moat Score is 4 as of Sep. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates DTI with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Drilling Tools International ranks better than 87.22% on this metric.

Drilling Tools International has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Drilling Tools International has Narrow Moat: Drilling Tools International Corp has a discernible but modest moat due to its specialized tools and some customer loyalty in the oil and gas sector. However, it lacks significant market leadership, regulatory barriers, or economies of scale to be considered a strong narrow 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 Drilling Tools International might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Drilling Tools International  (NAS:DTI) 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

Drilling Tools International Moat Score Related Terms

DTI vs LSE, DWSN, GEOS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Drilling Tools International'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.

Drilling Tools International Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Drilling Tools International's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Drilling Tools International (DTI) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Sep. 09, 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, Drilling Tools International ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Drilling Tools International's Moat Score too high?
Drilling Tools International's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Drilling Tools International's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Drilling Tools International ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Drilling Tools International has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Drilling Tools International's Moat Score compare to LSE and DWSN?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Drilling Tools International ranks #133 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Drilling Tools International in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Drilling Tools International's value of 4 is 300% 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 1,041 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. Drilling Tools International's current Moat Score of 4 is 300% 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. Drilling Tools International's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Drilling Tools International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Drilling Tools International (DTI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.69, compared to a current price of $2.58 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Drilling Tools International's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Drilling Tools International (DTI), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Sep. 09, 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 Drilling Tools International (DTI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Drilling Tools International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.58 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.69. GuruFocus considers Drilling Tools International to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DTI:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $2.69 vs. price of $2.58 (4.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1041)

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

Drilling Tools International Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 10370 Richmond Avenue, Suite 1000, Houston, TX, USA, 77042
Drilling Tools International Corp is an oilfield services company that designs, engineers, and manufactures rental-focused tools used in onshore and offshore horizontal and directional drilling operations, as well as solutions across the well life cycle. It operates through two geographic segments: Western Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere. The Western Hemisphere, which generates the majority of revenue, provides downhole drilling tools and rental services for onshore and offshore operations across North America and Latin America, supported by service centers in the U.S. and Canada. The Eastern Hemisphere covers Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, where the company offers drilling and well lifecycle solutions through international service centers across the EMEA and APAC regions.
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