GEL (Genesis Energy LP) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 17, 2026)

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GEL Genesis Energy LP GEL
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Price $16.00
GF Value $17.83
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Genesis Energy LP Moat Score?

Genesis Energy LP GEL +1.14% 60 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates GEL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,047 Oil & Gas companies, Genesis Energy LP ranks better than 76.5% on this metric.

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

Genesis Energy LP has No Moat: Genesis Energy LP operates in a competitive energy sector with limited market leadership and weak brand strength. The company lacks significant regulatory barriers and customer switching costs, resulting in transient 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 Genesis Energy LP might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Genesis Energy LP  (NYSE:GEL) 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

Genesis Energy LP Moat Score Related Terms

GEL vs LPG, NGL, FLNG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Genesis Energy LP'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.

Genesis Energy LP Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Genesis Energy LP's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Genesis Energy LP (GEL) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 17, 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, Genesis Energy LP ranks #246 out of 1047 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Genesis Energy LP's Moat Score too high?
Genesis Energy LP's current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Genesis Energy LP's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genesis Energy LP ranks #246 out of 1047 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Genesis Energy LP has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genesis Energy LP's Moat Score compare to LPG and NGL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Genesis Energy LP ranks #246 out of 1047 companies for Moat Score. This places Genesis Energy LP in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Genesis Energy LP'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 1,047 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. Genesis Energy LP'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. Genesis Energy LP'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 Genesis Energy LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesis Energy LP (GEL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.83, compared to a current price of $16.00 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Genesis Energy LP's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 10 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 Genesis Energy LP (GEL), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 17, 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 Genesis Energy LP (GEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesis Energy LP stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $16.00 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.83. GuruFocus considers Genesis Energy LP to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GEL:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $17.83 vs. price of $16.00 (10.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#246 of 1047)

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

Genesis Energy LP Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 811 Louisiana, Suite 1200, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
Genesis Energy LP focuses on the midstream segment of the crude oil and natural gas industry. It offers various services to crude oil and natural gas producers, and industrial and commercial enterprises. The company's reportable segments are: Offshore pipeline transportation, Marine transportation, and Onshore transportation and services. Maximum revenue is generated from the Offshore pipeline transportation segment, which includes the transportation and processing of crude oil and natural gas in the Gulf of America. The Marine transportation segment provides waterborne transportation of petroleum products and crude oil throughout North America; and the Onshore transportation and services segment deals with crude oil logistics, sour gas processing, and sells sulfur byproducts.
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