Antero Resources (FRA:7A6) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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FRA:7A6 Antero Resources Corp FRA:7A6
74 GF Score
Price €30.21
GF Value €37.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Antero Resources Moat Score?

Antero Resources FRA:7A6 -0.03% 74 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:7A6 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,038 Oil & Gas companies, Antero Resources ranks better than 87.19% on this metric.

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

Antero Resources has Narrow Moat: Antero Resources has a modest moat due to its significant market share in natural gas production and some cost advantages from economies of scale. However, the industry is highly competitive with limited pricing power and low switching costs for customers, which constrains the strength of its 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 Antero Resources might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Antero Resources  (FRA:7A6) 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

Antero Resources Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:7A6 vs APA, RRC, OVV: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Antero Resources'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.

Antero Resources Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Antero Resources's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Antero Resources (FRA:7A6) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 26, 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, Antero Resources ranks #133 out of 1038 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Antero Resources' Moat Score too high?
Antero Resources' current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Antero Resources' value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Antero Resources ranks #133 out of 1038 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Antero Resources has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Antero Resources' Moat Score compare to APA and RRC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Antero Resources ranks #133 out of 1038 companies for Moat Score. This places Antero Resources in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Antero Resources' 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 1,038 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. Antero Resources'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. Antero Resources'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 Antero Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Antero Resources (FRA:7A6) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.19, compared to a current price of €30.21 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Antero Resources' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Antero Resources (FRA:7A6), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 26, 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 Antero Resources (FRA:7A6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Antero Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €30.21 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €37.19. GuruFocus considers Antero Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:7A6:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €37.19 vs. price of €30.21 (18.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1038)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7A6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Antero Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges AR:USA0A71:UK7A6:Germany
Address 1615 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO, USA, 80202
Antero Resources is an exploration and production firm whose operations represent a pure play in the Marcellus Shale, located in northern West Virginia. The company started in 2002 as an E&P focused on the Barnett Shale (Fort Worth, Texas). Antero redefined itself in Appalachia's Marcellus Shale in 2005. In 2012, shortly before Antero's 2013 IPO, Antero Midstream Partners was formed to handle the company's rapidly growing gas volumes. In 2026, the firm narrowed its focus further by selling its Ohio Utica assets and using the proceeds to acquire additional Marcellus acreage from HG Energy. Just over half of its production and earning power is tied to natural gas, with the remainder mostly NGLs, where it holds a leading position, and some crude oil.
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