GRNT (Granite Ridge Resources) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


GRNT Granite Ridge Resources Inc GRNT
81 GF Score
Price $4.42
GF Value $7.28
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Granite Ridge Resources Moat Score?

Granite Ridge Resources GRNT +1.38% 81 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates GRNT with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Granite Ridge Resources ranks better than 76.46% on this metric.

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

Granite Ridge Resources has No Moat: Granite Ridge Resources Inc has limited market share and lacks strong brand strength or customer loyalty. The company does not possess significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers, leading to 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 Granite Ridge Resources might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Granite Ridge Resources  (NYSE:GRNT) 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

Granite Ridge Resources Moat Score Related Terms

GRNT vs GPRK, ZNOG, VTS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Granite Ridge 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.

Granite Ridge Resources Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Granite Ridge Resources (GRNT) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 02, 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, Granite Ridge Resources ranks #245 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Granite Ridge Resources' Moat Score too high?
Granite Ridge Resources' current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Granite Ridge Resources' value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Granite Ridge Resources ranks #245 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Granite Ridge Resources has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Granite Ridge Resources' Moat Score compare to GPRK and ZNOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Granite Ridge Resources ranks #245 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Granite Ridge Resources in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Granite Ridge Resources' 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 1,041 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. Granite Ridge Resources'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. Granite Ridge Resources'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 Granite Ridge Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Granite Ridge Resources (GRNT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.28, compared to a current price of $4.42 — trading 39.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Granite Ridge Resources' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 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 Granite Ridge Resources (GRNT), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 02, 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 Granite Ridge Resources (GRNT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Granite Ridge Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.42 is trading 39.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.28. GuruFocus considers Granite Ridge Resources to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for GRNT:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $7.28 vs. price of $4.42 (39.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#245 of 1041)

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

Granite Ridge Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 5217 McKinney Avenue, Suite 400, Dallas, TX, USA, 75205
Granite Ridge Resources Inc is a scaled, non-operated oil and gas exploration and production company. It invests in a diversified portfolio of production and top-tier acreage across the Permian and other prolific U.S. basins in partnership with operators. It generates maximum revenue from Oil.
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