EPM (Evolution Petroleum) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


EPM Evolution Petroleum Corp EPM
76 GF Score
Price $3.64
GF Value $4.71
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Evolution Petroleum Moat Score?

Evolution Petroleum EPM -1.09% 76 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates EPM with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Oil & Gas companies, Evolution Petroleum ranks better than 76.49% on this metric.

Evolution Petroleum has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Evolution Petroleum has No Moat: Evolution Petroleum operates in the competitive oil and gas industry with limited market influence. It lacks significant cost advantages, proprietary technology, or regulatory barriers, resulting in a weak competitive position.

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 Evolution Petroleum might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Evolution Petroleum  (AMEX:EPM) 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

Evolution Petroleum Moat Score Related Terms

EPM vs SJT, ANNA, GLND: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Evolution Petroleum'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.

Evolution Petroleum Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Evolution Petroleum (EPM) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 02, 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, Evolution Petroleum ranks #245 out of 1042 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Evolution Petroleum's Moat Score too high?
Evolution Petroleum's current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Evolution Petroleum's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Evolution Petroleum ranks #245 out of 1042 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Evolution Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Evolution Petroleum's Moat Score compare to SJT and ANNA?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Evolution Petroleum ranks #245 out of 1042 companies for Moat Score. This places Evolution Petroleum in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Evolution Petroleum's value of 3 is 200% 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 1,042 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. Evolution Petroleum's current Moat Score of 3 is 200% 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. Evolution Petroleum's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Evolution Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Evolution Petroleum (EPM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.71, compared to a current price of $3.64 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Evolution Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Evolution Petroleum (EPM), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 02, 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 Evolution Petroleum (EPM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Evolution Petroleum stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.64 is trading 22.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.71. GuruFocus considers Evolution Petroleum to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for EPM:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $4.71 vs. price of $3.64 (22.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#245 of 1042)

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

Evolution Petroleum Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges EP7:Germany
Address 1155 Dairy Ashford Road, Suite 425, Houston, TX, USA, 77079
Evolution Petroleum Corp is an independent energy company focused on owning and investing in onshore oil and natural gas properties across the United States. Its portfolio includes non-operated interests in various production fields such as CO2 enhanced oil recovery in Louisiana, secondary recovery production in Wyoming, and shale gas reservoirs in Texas and North Dakota. The company generates revenue from the production and sale of oil and natural gas, leveraging specialized technologies to extend reservoir life and enhance recoveries.
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