TAG Oil (FRA:T0P) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


What is TAG Oil Moat Score?

TAG Oil FRA:T0P +66.67% Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Among 1,040 Oil & Gas companies, TAG Oil ranks better than 76.44% on this metric.

TAG Oil has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

TAG Oil has No Moat: TAG Oil operates in the oil exploration sector, which is highly competitive and capital-intensive. The company lacks significant regulatory advantages, brand strength, or cost efficiencies to establish a sustainable competitive edge.

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 TAG Oil might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

TAG Oil  (FRA:T0P) 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

TAG Oil Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:T0P vs COP, EOG, FANG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, TAG Oil'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.

TAG Oil Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where TAG Oil's Moat Score falls into.


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
TAG Oil (FRA:T0P) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 07, 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, TAG Oil ranks #245 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is TAG Oil's Moat Score too high?
TAG Oil's current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. TAG Oil's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TAG Oil ranks #245 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does TAG Oil's Moat Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, TAG Oil ranks #245 out of 1040 companies for Moat Score. This places TAG Oil in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. TAG Oil's value of 3 is 200% 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. TAG Oil's current Moat Score of 3 is 200% 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. TAG Oil's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TAG Oil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TAG Oil (FRA:T0P) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.20, compared to a current price of €0.05 — trading 75% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. 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 TAG Oil (FRA:T0P), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 07, 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.

TAG Oil Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges TAOIF:USATAO:Canada
Address 1050 West Pender Street, Suite 1710, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 3S7
TAG Oil Ltd is focused on oil and gas exploration and development opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa. The company is developing the unconventional heavy oil Abu Roash F (ARF) formation in the Badr oil field (BED-1) and Southeast Ras Qattara (SERQ) concessions.