DTNOF (DNO ASA) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


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75 GF Score
Price $1.65
GF Value $3.16
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is DNO ASA Moat Score?

DNO ASA DTNOF +2.24% 75 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates DTNOF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, DNO ASA ranks better than 94.24% on this metric.

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

DNO ASA has Narrow Moat: DNO ASA benefits from significant regulatory barriers in the oil and gas sector and some cost advantages. However, it faces volatile market conditions and lacks strong brand strength, resulting in a solid 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 DNO ASA might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

DNO ASA  (OTCPK:DTNOF) 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

DNO ASA Moat Score Related Terms

DTNOF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, DNO ASA'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.

DNO ASA Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
DNO ASA (DTNOF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 04, 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, DNO ASA ranks #60 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is DNO ASA's Moat Score too high?
DNO ASA's current Moat Score is 5. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. DNO ASA's value of 5 is 400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DNO ASA ranks #60 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DNO ASA has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DNO ASA's Moat Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, DNO ASA ranks #60 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places DNO ASA in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. DNO ASA'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 1,041 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. DNO ASA'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. DNO ASA'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 DNO ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DNO ASA (DTNOF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.16, compared to a current price of $1.65 — trading 47.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5 and 400% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. DNO ASA's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 DNO ASA (DTNOF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 04, 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 DNO ASA (DTNOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DNO ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.65 is trading 47.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.16. GuruFocus considers DNO ASA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for DTNOF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $3.16 vs. price of $1.65 (47.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 400% above the Oil & Gas median (#60 of 1041)

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

DNO ASA Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Dokkveien 1, Aker Brygge, Oslo, NOR, 0250
DNO ASA is an oil and gas exploration and production company. Its producing assets are located across the North Sea, which generates the majority of the revenue, Kurdistan, and West Africa. The company holds working interests in both onshore and offshore fields and operates as either the sole operator or partner in many of its facilities. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the sale of oil and the rest from tariff income, the sale of gas, and natural gas liquids.
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