Recon Technology (FRA:HRC) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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FRA:HRC Recon Technology Ltd FRA:HRC
47 GF Score
Price €1.59
GF Value €8.42
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What is Recon Technology Moat Score?

Recon Technology FRA:HRC 47 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HRC with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.42. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Recon Technology ranks better than 63.21% on this metric.

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

Recon Technology has No Moat: Recon Technology operates in a highly competitive oilfield service industry with minimal market leadership and no significant intellectual property. The company faces high competition and lacks strong brand strength or customer loyalty, resulting in minimal 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 Recon Technology might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Recon Technology  (FRA:HRC) 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

Recon Technology Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:HRC vs KLNG, KLXE, GWTI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Recon Technology'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.

Recon Technology Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Recon Technology's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Recon Technology (FRA:HRC) has a Moat Score of 2 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, Recon Technology ranks #383 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is Recon Technology's Moat Score too high?
Recon Technology's current Moat Score is 2. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Recon Technology's value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Recon Technology ranks #383 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Recon Technology has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Recon Technology's Moat Score compare to KLNG and KLXE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Recon Technology ranks #383 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This puts Recon Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Recon Technology'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 1,041 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. Recon Technology'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. Recon Technology'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 Recon Technology stock overvalued right now?
Recon Technology (FRA:HRC) has a current Moat Score of 2. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.42, compared to a current price of €1.59 — trading 81.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Recon Technology's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 6 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 Recon Technology (FRA:HRC), the current Moat Score is 2 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 Recon Technology (FRA:HRC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Recon Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.59 is trading 81.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.42.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HRC:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: €8.42 vs. price of €1.59 (81.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 100% above the Oil & Gas median (#383 of 1041)

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

Recon Technology Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges RCON:USA
Address No. 1 Shui’an South Street, Room 601, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100012
Recon Technology Ltd provides automation systems, industrial equipment, and support services tailored for the oil and gas industry in China. The company's business spans key segments such as automation products and software, equipment and accessories, oilfield environmental protection, and platform outsourcing services. It generates the majority of its revenue by providing integrated automation services to Chinese petroleum companies at oilfields. Its key products and services include pumping unit controllers, natural gas flow computer systems, wireless dynamometers and wireless pressure gauges, and an oilfield monitor and data acquisition system. The company's operations are centered on servicing upstream clients throughout China, with some broader industrial automation solutions.
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