PrimeEnergy Resources (FRA:PEJ) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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FRA:PEJ PrimeEnergy Resources Corp FRA:PEJ
83 GF Score
Price €157.00
GF Value €135.15
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is PrimeEnergy Resources Moat Score?

PrimeEnergy Resources FRA:PEJ +4.67% 83 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PEJ with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €135.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,040 Oil & Gas companies, PrimeEnergy Resources ranks better than 87.21% on this metric.

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

PrimeEnergy Resources has Narrow Moat: PrimeEnergy Resources Corp has a modest moat due to its established presence in the energy sector and some cost advantages. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong brand loyalty or regulatory barriers to ensure a wider 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 PrimeEnergy Resources might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

PrimeEnergy Resources  (FRA:PEJ) 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

PrimeEnergy Resources Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:PEJ vs UNTC, REI, GTE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, PrimeEnergy 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.

PrimeEnergy Resources Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
PrimeEnergy Resources (FRA:PEJ) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 01, 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, PrimeEnergy Resources ranks #133 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is PrimeEnergy Resources' Moat Score too high?
PrimeEnergy Resources' current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. PrimeEnergy Resources' value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PrimeEnergy Resources ranks #133 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PrimeEnergy Resources has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PrimeEnergy Resources' Moat Score compare to UNTC and REI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, PrimeEnergy Resources ranks #133 out of 1040 companies for Moat Score. This places PrimeEnergy Resources in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. PrimeEnergy 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 1,040 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. PrimeEnergy 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. PrimeEnergy 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 PrimeEnergy Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PrimeEnergy Resources (FRA:PEJ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €135.15, compared to a current price of €157.00 — trading 16.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. PrimeEnergy Resources' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 PrimeEnergy Resources (FRA:PEJ), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 01, 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 PrimeEnergy Resources (FRA:PEJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PrimeEnergy Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €157.00 is trading 16.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €135.15. GuruFocus considers PrimeEnergy Resources to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PEJ:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €135.15 vs. price of €157.00 (16.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1040)

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

PrimeEnergy Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges PNRG:USA
Address 9821 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, USA, 77024
PrimeEnergy Resources Corp is an independent oil and natural gas company that is engaged in acquiring, developing, and producing oil and natural gas. It owns producing and non-producing properties located in Texas and Oklahoma. The company's business activities include development and exploratory drilling and providing well servicing support operations for many of the onshore oil and gas wells through its subsidiaries. It is also active in the acquisition of producing oil and gas properties through joint ventures with industry partners.
83GF Score

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