ESOA (Energy Services of America) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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ESOA Energy Services of America Corp ESOA
82 GF Score
Price $16.00
GF Value $10.56
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Energy Services of America Moat Score?

Energy Services of America ESOA -0.56% 82 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates ESOA with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.56 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,841 Construction companies, Energy Services of America ranks better than 92.61% on this metric.

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

Energy Services of America has No Moat: Energy Services of America Corp operates in a highly competitive industry with limited market leadership and customer loyalty. The company lacks significant intellectual property, regulatory barriers, and durable cost advantages, 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 Energy Services of America might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Energy Services of America  (NAS:ESOA) 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

Energy Services of America Moat Score Related Terms

ESOA vs PHOE, MTRX, MCDIF: Moat Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Energy Services of America'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.

Energy Services of America Moat Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Energy Services of America's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Energy Services of America's Moat Score falls into.


ESOA
82GF Score
Energy Services of America Corp ESOA
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Energy Services of America (ESOA) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 18, 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, Energy Services of America ranks #136 out of 1841 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Energy Services of America's Moat Score too high?
Energy Services of America's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Energy Services of America ranks #136 out of 1841 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Energy Services of America has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Energy Services of America's Moat Score compare to PHOE and MTRX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Energy Services of America ranks #136 out of 1841 companies for Moat Score. This places Energy Services of America in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 a Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Construction industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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. Energy Services of America'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 Energy Services of America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Services of America (ESOA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.56, compared to a current price of $16.00 — trading 51.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Energy Services of America's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. 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 Energy Services of America (ESOA), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 18, 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 Energy Services of America (ESOA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Services of America stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.00 is trading 51.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.56. GuruFocus considers Energy Services of America to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ESOA:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $10.56 vs. price of $16.00 (51.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100

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

Energy Services of America Business Description

Other Exchanges YF0:Germany
Address 75 West 3rd Avenue, Huntington, WV, USA, 25701
Energy Services of America Corporation is engaged in providing contracting services for energy-related companies. The company is predominantly engaged in the construction, replacement, and repair of natural gas pipelines and storage facilities for utility companies and private natural gas companies. It services the gas, petroleum, power, chemical, and automotive industries and does incidental work such as water and sewer projects. Energy Service's other services include liquid pipeline construction, pump station construction, production facility construction, water and sewer pipeline installations, various maintenance and repair services, and other services related to pipeline construction.
82GF Score

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