Weatherford International (FRA:0WE) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


FRA:0WE Weatherford International PLC FRA:0WE
73 GF Score
Price €71.50
GF Value €73.33
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Weatherford International Moat Score?

Weatherford International FRA:0WE -1.62% 73 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:0WE with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €73.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,037 Oil & Gas companies, Weatherford International ranks better than 87.17% on this metric.

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

Weatherford International has Narrow Moat: Weatherford International has a discernible but modest moat due to its proprietary technology and some customer loyalty in the oilfield services sector. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant regulatory barriers or network effects to ensure a stronger 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 Weatherford International might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Weatherford International  (FRA:0WE) 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

Weatherford International Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:0WE vs NOV, AROC, SEI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Weatherford International'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.

Weatherford International Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Weatherford International's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Weatherford International (FRA:0WE) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 11, 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, Weatherford International ranks #133 out of 1037 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Weatherford International's Moat Score too high?
Weatherford International's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Weatherford International's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Weatherford International ranks #133 out of 1037 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Weatherford International has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Weatherford International's Moat Score compare to NOV and AROC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Weatherford International ranks #133 out of 1037 companies for Moat Score. This places Weatherford International in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Weatherford International'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 1,037 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. Weatherford International'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. Weatherford International'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 Weatherford International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weatherford International (FRA:0WE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €73.33, compared to a current price of €71.50 — trading 2.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Weatherford International's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 Weatherford International (FRA:0WE), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 11, 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 Weatherford International (FRA:0WE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weatherford International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €71.50 is trading 2.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €73.33. GuruFocus considers Weatherford International to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0WE:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €73.33 vs. price of €71.50 (2.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1037)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0WE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Weatherford International Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 2000 Street James Place, Houston, TX, USA, 77056
Weatherford provides oilfield services and equipment to national, integrated, public, and private oil and gas operators. It operates across multiple upstream markets, including offshore, the rest of the world onshore, and US onshore, where Weatherford has limited exposure. The Middle East, North Africa, and Asia account for over 25% of sales. Weatherford also offers manufacturing, research, and training services. Performance is reported through three segments: drilling and evaluation, well construction and completions, and production and intervention.
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