FDENF (La Francaise de l'Energie) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


FDENF La Francaise de l'Energie FDENF
85 GF Score
Price $44.25
GF Value $38.85
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What is La Francaise de l'Energie Moat Score?

La Francaise de l'Energie FDENF +94.76% 85 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates FDENF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.85. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, La Francaise de l'Energie ranks better than 87.22% on this metric.

La Francaise de l'Energie has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

La Francaise de l'Energie has Narrow Moat: La Francaise de l'Energie has a modest moat due to its focus on sustainable energy and regulatory support. However, it lacks significant market leadership, brand strength, or customer switching costs, limiting its competitive advantage.

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 La Francaise de l'Energie might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

La Francaise de l'Energie  (OTCPK:FDENF) 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

La Francaise de l'Energie Moat Score Related Terms

FDENF vs COP, EOG, OXY: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, La Francaise de l'Energie'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.

La Francaise de l'Energie Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, La Francaise de l'Energie's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where La Francaise de l'Energie's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
La Francaise de l'Energie (FDENF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 27, 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, La Francaise de l'Energie ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is La Francaise de l'Energie's Moat Score too high?
La Francaise de l'Energie's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. La Francaise de l'Energie's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, La Francaise de l'Energie ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, La Francaise de l'Energie has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does La Francaise de l'Energie's Moat Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, La Francaise de l'Energie ranks #133 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places La Francaise de l'Energie in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. La Francaise de l'Energie'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. La Francaise de l'Energie'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. La Francaise de l'Energie'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 La Francaise de l'Energie stock overvalued right now?
La Francaise de l'Energie (FDENF) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.85, compared to a current price of $44.25 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. La Francaise de l'Energie's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 8 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 La Francaise de l'Energie (FDENF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 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 La Francaise de l'Energie (FDENF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, La Francaise de l'Energie stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $44.25 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.85.

Key valuation signals for FDENF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $38.85 vs. price of $44.25 (13.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1041)

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La Francaise de l'Energie Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address No. 1 Avenue Saint-Remy, Espace Pierrard, Forbach, FRA, 57600
La Francaise de l'Energie is a France-based company engaged in the exploration, appraisal, and production of gas resources. The company focuses on coal bed methane gas resources. It operates Lorraine and Nord-Pas de Calais mining areas in France.
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