FGPR (Ferrellgas Partners LP) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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FGPR Ferrellgas Partners LP FGPR
39 GF Score
Price $22.11
GF Value $9.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ferrellgas Partners LP Moat Score?

Ferrellgas Partners LP FGPR -3.91% 39 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates FGPR with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,046 Oil & Gas companies, Ferrellgas Partners LP ranks better than 87.28% on this metric.

Ferrellgas Partners LP has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Ferrellgas Partners LP has Narrow Moat: Ferrellgas Partners LP has a modest moat due to its established distribution network in the propane industry. However, it faces competition and lacks significant pricing power, resulting in a discernible but modest 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 Ferrellgas Partners LP might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Ferrellgas Partners LP  (OTCPK:FGPR) 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

Ferrellgas Partners LP Moat Score Related Terms

FGPR vs SGU, CLNE, BDCO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Ferrellgas Partners LP'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.

Ferrellgas Partners LP Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Ferrellgas Partners LP's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Ferrellgas Partners LP (FGPR) has a Moat Score of 4 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, Ferrellgas Partners LP ranks #133 out of 1046 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Ferrellgas Partners LP's Moat Score too high?
Ferrellgas Partners LP's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Ferrellgas Partners LP's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ferrellgas Partners LP ranks #133 out of 1046 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ferrellgas Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ferrellgas Partners LP's Moat Score compare to SGU and CLNE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Ferrellgas Partners LP ranks #133 out of 1046 companies for Moat Score. This places Ferrellgas Partners LP in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Ferrellgas Partners LP'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 1,046 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. Ferrellgas Partners LP'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. Ferrellgas Partners LP'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 Ferrellgas Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferrellgas Partners LP (FGPR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.33, compared to a current price of $22.11 — trading 137% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Ferrellgas Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 7 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 Ferrellgas Partners LP (FGPR), the current Moat Score is 4 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 Ferrellgas Partners LP (FGPR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferrellgas Partners LP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $22.11 is trading 137% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.33. GuruFocus considers Ferrellgas Partners LP to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FGPR:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $9.33 vs. price of $22.11 (137% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1046)

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

Ferrellgas Partners LP Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address One Liberty Plaza, Liberty, MO, USA, 64068
Ferrellgas Partners LP distributes propane and related equipment to a wide mix of customers, including residential, commercial, agricultural, wholesale, and portable tank exchange segments. The company provides propane delivery and tank exchange services under several brands and sells related appliances, parts, and fittings. Ferrellgas operates all over the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, with sales concentrated in various regions across the United States. The majority of its revenue comes from the sales of Propane and other gas liquids to End Users and Resellers.
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