Core Laboratories (FRA:HJ1) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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FRA:HJ1 Core Laboratories Inc FRA:HJ1
62 GF Score
Price €9.65
GF Value €15.25
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What is Core Laboratories Moat Score?

Core Laboratories FRA:HJ1 +3.76% 62 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HJ1 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.25. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,039 Oil & Gas companies, Core Laboratories ranks better than 94.23% on this metric.

Core Laboratories has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Core Laboratories has Narrow Moat: Core Laboratories has a solid narrow moat with its proprietary technology and strong customer relationships in oilfield services. However, it lacks significant pricing power and brand strength.

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 Core Laboratories might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Core Laboratories  (FRA:HJ1) 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

Core Laboratories Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:HJ1 vs EROK, OIS, NGS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Core Laboratories'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.

Core Laboratories Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Core Laboratories's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Core Laboratories (FRA:HJ1) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 20, 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, Core Laboratories ranks #60 out of 1039 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Core Laboratories' Moat Score too high?
Core Laboratories' current Moat Score is 5. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Core Laboratories' value of 5 is 400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Core Laboratories ranks #60 out of 1039 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Core Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Core Laboratories' Moat Score compare to EROK and OIS?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Core Laboratories ranks #60 out of 1039 companies for Moat Score. This places Core Laboratories in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Core Laboratories' 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 1,039 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. Core Laboratories'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. Core Laboratories'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 Core Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Core Laboratories (FRA:HJ1) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.25, compared to a current price of €9.65 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5 and 400% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Core Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Core Laboratories (FRA:HJ1), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 20, 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 Core Laboratories (FRA:HJ1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Core Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.65 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.25.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HJ1:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €15.25 vs. price of €9.65 (36.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 400% above the Oil & Gas median (#60 of 1039)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HJ1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Core Laboratories Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CLB:USA
Address 6316 Windfern Road, Houston, TX, USA, 77040
Core Laboratories Inc is a providers of proprietary and patented reservoir description and production enhancement services and products to the oil and gas industry, through client relationships. The company operates its business in two segments; Reservoir Description, and Production Enhancement. It provides data and analytics to aid well operators in determining optimal methods for recovering, processing, and refining hydrocarbons from a well. It also manufactures the associated lab equipment for its services. The company generates majority of its revenue from Reservoir Description segment.
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