China Oilfield Services (FRA:CO9) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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FRA:CO9 China Oilfield Services Ltd FRA:CO9
84 GF Score
Price €0.74
GF Value €1.03
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is China Oilfield Services Moat Score?

China Oilfield Services FRA:CO9 +0.68% 84 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CO9 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,038 Oil & Gas companies, China Oilfield Services ranks better than 94.22% on this metric.

China Oilfield Services has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

China Oilfield Services has Narrow Moat: CHOLF benefits from a solid narrow moat due to its established market position in oilfield services and some cost advantages. However, it lacks strong network effects and significant customer switching costs, limiting its moat to a narrow category.

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 China Oilfield Services might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

China Oilfield Services  (FRA:CO9) 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

China Oilfield Services Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:CO9 vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, China Oilfield Services'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.

China Oilfield Services Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where China Oilfield Services's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
China Oilfield Services (FRA:CO9) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 17, 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, China Oilfield Services ranks #60 out of 1038 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is China Oilfield Services' Moat Score too high?
China Oilfield Services' current Moat Score is 5. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. China Oilfield Services' value of 5 is 400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Oilfield Services ranks #60 out of 1038 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Oilfield Services has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Oilfield Services' Moat Score compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, China Oilfield Services ranks #60 out of 1038 companies for Moat Score. This places China Oilfield Services in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. China Oilfield Services' value of 5 is 400% 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. China Oilfield Services's current Moat Score of 5 is 400% 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. China Oilfield Services's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Oilfield Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Oilfield Services (FRA:CO9) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.03, compared to a current price of €0.74 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5 and 400% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. China Oilfield Services' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 China Oilfield Services (FRA:CO9), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 17, 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 China Oilfield Services (FRA:CO9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Oilfield Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.74 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.03. GuruFocus considers China Oilfield Services to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CO9:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €1.03 vs. price of €0.74 (28.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 400% above the Oil & Gas median (#60 of 1038)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CO9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

China Oilfield Services Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 201 Haiyou Avenue, Yanjiao Economic & Technological Development Zone, Hebei Province, Sanhe City, CHN, 065201
China Oilfield Services Ltd is engaged in the provision of oilfield services including drilling services, well services, marine support services, and geophysical acquisition and surveying services. It operates in four segments namely the drilling services segment offers oilfield drilling services, the well services segment offers logging and downhole services, the marine support services segment is engaged in the transportation of materials, supplies, and personnel to offshore facilities, moving and positioning drilling structures, and the geophysical acquisition and surveying services segment is engaged in the provision of offshore seismic data acquisition and marine surveying. It generates the majority of its revenue from Well services segment.
84GF Score

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