GTE (Gran Tierra Energy) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


GTE Gran Tierra Energy Inc GTE
51 GF Score
Price $5.91
GF Value $5.33
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Gran Tierra Energy Moat Score?

Gran Tierra Energy GTE -0.84% 51 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates GTE with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Oil & Gas companies, Gran Tierra Energy ranks better than 76.44% on this metric.

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

Gran Tierra Energy has No Moat: Gran Tierra Energy operates in a highly competitive oil and gas industry with limited market leadership and no significant cost advantages. The company lacks strong brand strength, network effects, or significant customer switching costs. Its operations are subject to regulatory challenges, but these do not provide a 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 Gran Tierra Energy might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Gran Tierra Energy  (AMEX:GTE) 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

Gran Tierra Energy Moat Score Related Terms

GTE vs PED, INR, REI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Gran Tierra Energy'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.

Gran Tierra Energy Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Gran Tierra Energy's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Gran Tierra Energy (GTE) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 05, 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, Gran Tierra Energy ranks #245 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Gran Tierra Energy's Moat Score too high?
Gran Tierra Energy's current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Gran Tierra Energy's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gran Tierra Energy ranks #245 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gran Tierra Energy has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gran Tierra Energy's Moat Score compare to PED and INR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Gran Tierra Energy ranks #245 out of 1040 companies for Moat Score. This places Gran Tierra Energy in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Gran Tierra Energy'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. Gran Tierra Energy'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. Gran Tierra Energy'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 Gran Tierra Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gran Tierra Energy (GTE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.33, compared to a current price of $5.91 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Gran Tierra Energy's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 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 Gran Tierra Energy (GTE), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 05, 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 Gran Tierra Energy (GTE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gran Tierra Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.91 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.33. GuruFocus considers Gran Tierra Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GTE:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $5.33 vs. price of $5.91 (10.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#245 of 1040)

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

Gran Tierra Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 500 Centre Street Southeast, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2G 1A6
Gran Tierra Energy Inc is an independent energy company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is focused on oil and gas exploration and production, with assets in Colombia, Canada, and Ecuador. It produces oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Gran Tierra has assembled a diversified, high-quality asset base that is fully operated in Colombia and Ecuador and partly in Canada. The company operates various blocks in Colombia and Ecuador, spanning three basins. It also has contiguous areas in Alberta, Canada, spanning various gross acres across the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. The company's reportable segments are Colombia, Ecuador, Canada, and Other. The majority of its revenue comes from operations in Colombia.
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