EPSN (Epsilon Energy) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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EPSN Epsilon Energy Ltd EPSN
68 GF Score
Price $5.68
GF Value $8.09
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Epsilon Energy Moat Score?

Epsilon Energy EPSN +0.71% 68 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates EPSN with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,046 Oil & Gas companies, Epsilon Energy ranks better than 76.48% on this metric.

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

Epsilon Energy has No Moat: Epsilon Energy Ltd has a very weak competitive position with no significant market share, intellectual property, or regulatory barriers. The company lacks strong brand strength and customer loyalty, limiting its competitive advantages.

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 Epsilon Energy might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Epsilon Energy  (NAS:EPSN) 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

Epsilon Energy Moat Score Related Terms

EPSN vs AMPY, PED, EPM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Epsilon Energy'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.

Epsilon Energy Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Epsilon Energy (EPSN) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 19, 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, Epsilon Energy ranks #246 out of 1046 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Epsilon Energy's Moat Score too high?
Epsilon Energy's current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Epsilon Energy's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Epsilon Energy ranks #246 out of 1046 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Epsilon Energy has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Epsilon Energy's Moat Score compare to AMPY and PED?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Epsilon Energy ranks #246 out of 1046 companies for Moat Score. This places Epsilon Energy in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Epsilon Energy'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 1,046 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. Epsilon Energy'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. Epsilon Energy'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 Epsilon Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Epsilon Energy (EPSN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.09, compared to a current price of $5.68 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Epsilon Energy's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Epsilon Energy (EPSN), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 19, 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 Epsilon Energy (EPSN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Epsilon Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.68 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.09. GuruFocus considers Epsilon Energy to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for EPSN:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $8.09 vs. price of $5.68 (29.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#246 of 1046)

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

Epsilon Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 500 Dallas Street, Suite 1250, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
Epsilon Energy Ltd is a North American on-shore focused independent natural gas and oil company engaged in the acquisition, development, gathering and production of natural gas and oil reserves. Its properties include Appalachian Basin-Pennsylvania, Permian Basin-Texas and New Mexico, Anadarko Basin-Oklahoma, Powder River Basin-Wyoming, Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin-Alberta, Canada. Its segments include The Upstream segment activities include acquisition, development and production of natural gas and oil reserves on properties within the United States and Canada; and The Gas Gathering segment partners with two other companies to operate a natural gas gathering system. The Upstream segment derives the majority of the revenue.
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