Akita Drilling (FRA:774) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


FRA:774 Akita Drilling Ltd FRA:774
56 GF Score
Price €2.12
GF Value €1.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Akita Drilling Moat Score?

Akita Drilling FRA:774 56 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:774 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Oil & Gas companies, Akita Drilling ranks better than 63.27% on this metric.

Akita Drilling has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Akita Drilling has No Moat: Akita Drilling operates in a highly competitive and cyclical industry with low switching costs and minimal brand differentiation. The company lacks significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers, resulting in weak competitive advantages.

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 Akita Drilling might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Akita Drilling  (FRA:774) 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

Akita Drilling Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:774 vs NE, RIG, VAL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Akita Drilling'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.

Akita Drilling Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Akita Drilling's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Akita Drilling (FRA:774) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 05, 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, Akita Drilling ranks #382 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is Akita Drilling's Moat Score too high?
Akita Drilling's current Moat Score is 2. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Akita Drilling's value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Akita Drilling ranks #382 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Akita Drilling has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Akita Drilling's Moat Score compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Akita Drilling ranks #382 out of 1040 companies for Moat Score. This puts Akita Drilling in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Akita Drilling's value of 2 is 100% 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 1,040 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. Akita Drilling's current Moat Score of 2 is 100% 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. Akita Drilling's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Akita Drilling stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akita Drilling (FRA:774) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.08, compared to a current price of €2.12 — trading 96.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Akita Drilling's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Akita Drilling (FRA:774), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 05, 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 Akita Drilling (FRA:774) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akita Drilling stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.12 is trading 96.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.08. GuruFocus considers Akita Drilling to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:774:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: €1.08 vs. price of €2.12 (96.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 100% above the Oil & Gas median (#382 of 1040)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:774 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Akita Drilling Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 333-7th Avenue SW, Suite 1000, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 2Z1
Akita Drilling Ltd is a Canadian oil and gas drilling contractor. It provides contract drilling services to the oil and gas industry. The company has two operating segments, Canada and the United States, providing contract drilling services to the oil and gas industry and from time to time, other forms of drilling related to potash mining and the development of storage caverns. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the United States segment.
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