Genel Energy (FRA:4VL) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


FRA:4VL Genel Energy PLC FRA:4VL
48 GF Score
Price €0.59
GF Value €0.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Genel Energy Moat Score?

Genel Energy FRA:4VL -0.34% 48 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:4VL with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Genel Energy ranks better than 87.22% on this metric.

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

Genel Energy has Narrow Moat: Genel Energy PLC has a discernible moat due to its oil and gas assets and moderate regulatory barriers. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong brand strength and customer loyalty, limiting its moat to a modest level.

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 Genel Energy might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Genel Energy  (FRA:4VL) 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

Genel Energy Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:4VL vs COP, EOG, FANG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Genel 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.

Genel Energy Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Genel Energy (FRA:4VL) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 02, 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, Genel Energy ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Genel Energy's Moat Score too high?
Genel Energy's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Genel Energy's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genel Energy ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Genel Energy has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genel Energy's Moat Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Genel Energy ranks #133 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Genel Energy in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Genel Energy'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. Genel Energy'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. Genel Energy'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 Genel Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genel Energy (FRA:4VL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.74, compared to a current price of €0.59 — trading 19.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Genel Energy's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Genel Energy (FRA:4VL), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 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 Genel Energy (FRA:4VL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genel Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.59 is trading 19.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.74. GuruFocus considers Genel Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:4VL:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €0.74 vs. price of €0.59 (19.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1041)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4VL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Genel Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 36 Broadway, Fifth Floor, Victoria, London, GBR, SW1H 0BH
Genel Energy PLC produces oil and gas predominantly in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. The company has two reportable business segments: Production and Pre-production. Capital allocation decisions for the production segment are considered in the context of the cash flows expected from the production and sale of crude oil. The production segment is comprised of the producing fields on the Tawke PSC (Tawke and Peshkabir fields), which are located in the KRI and make sales predominantly to the KRG. The pre-production segment comprises exploration activity, principally located in Oman, Somaliland, and Morocco.
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