PEDEVCO (FRA:UD1) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


FRA:UD1 PEDEVCO Corp FRA:UD1
44 GF Score
Price €10.28
GF Value €25.67
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is PEDEVCO Moat Score?

PEDEVCO FRA:UD1 +1.38% 44 Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:UD1 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.67. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Oil & Gas companies, PEDEVCO ranks better than 63.27% on this metric.

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

PEDEVCO has No Moat: PEDEVCO Corp lacks significant competitive advantages, with no substantial market share, intellectual property, or cost advantages in the oil and gas sector.

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 PEDEVCO might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

PEDEVCO  (FRA:UD1) 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

PEDEVCO Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:UD1 vs EPSN, SJT, EPM: Moat Score Comparison

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

PEDEVCO Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
PEDEVCO (FRA:UD1) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jun. 24, 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, PEDEVCO ranks #382 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is PEDEVCO's Moat Score too high?
PEDEVCO's current Moat Score is 2. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. PEDEVCO's value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PEDEVCO ranks #382 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PEDEVCO has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PEDEVCO's Moat Score compare to EPSN and SJT?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, PEDEVCO ranks #382 out of 1040 companies for Moat Score. This puts PEDEVCO in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. PEDEVCO'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 1,040 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. PEDEVCO'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. PEDEVCO'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 PEDEVCO stock overvalued right now?
PEDEVCO (FRA:UD1) has a current Moat Score of 2. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.67, compared to a current price of €10.28 — trading 60% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. PEDEVCO's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 PEDEVCO (FRA:UD1), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 24, 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 PEDEVCO (FRA:UD1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PEDEVCO stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €10.28 is trading 60% below its estimated GF Value™ of €25.67.

Key valuation signals for FRA:UD1:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: €25.67 vs. price of €10.28 (60% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 100% above the Oil & Gas median (#382 of 1040)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:UD1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

PEDEVCO Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges PED:USA
Address 575 North Dairy Ashford, Suite 210, Energy Center II, Houston, TX, USA, 77079
PEDEVCO Corp is an oil and gas company focused on oil and natural gas development, exploration, and production. The company focuses on legacy properties with a long production history, well-defined geology, and existing infrastructure that can be leveraged when applying modern field management technologies. The current properties in the Denver-Julesberg Basin (D-J Basin) in Colorado and Wyoming, the Powder River Basin (PRB) in Wyoming, and the San Andres formation of the Permian Basin situated in West Texas and eastern New Mexico (the Permian Basin).
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