Helmerich & Payne (HAM:HPC) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


HAM:HPC Helmerich & Payne Inc HAM:HPC
67 GF Score
Price €27.07
GF Value €41.36
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Helmerich & Payne Moat Score?

Helmerich & Payne HAM:HPC -4.01% 67 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:HPC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Helmerich & Payne ranks better than 94.24% on this metric.

Helmerich & Payne has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Helmerich & Payne has Narrow Moat: Helmerich & Payne Inc benefits from economies of scale and a strong distribution network in the oil drilling sector. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant pricing power, limiting its moat.

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 Helmerich & Payne might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Helmerich & Payne  (HAM:HPC) 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

Helmerich & Payne Moat Score Related Terms

HAM:HPC vs PTEN, SDRL, VAL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Helmerich & Payne'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.

Helmerich & Payne Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Helmerich & Payne's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Helmerich & Payne (HAM:HPC) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 03, 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, Helmerich & Payne ranks #60 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Helmerich & Payne's Moat Score too high?
Helmerich & Payne's current Moat Score is 5. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Helmerich & Payne's value of 5 is 400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helmerich & Payne ranks #60 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Helmerich & Payne has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helmerich & Payne's Moat Score compare to PTEN and SDRL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Helmerich & Payne ranks #60 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Helmerich & Payne in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Helmerich & Payne's value of 5 is 400% 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. Helmerich & Payne's current Moat Score of 5 is 400% 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. Helmerich & Payne's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helmerich & Payne stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helmerich & Payne (HAM:HPC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.36, compared to a current price of €27.07 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5 and 400% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Helmerich & Payne's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Helmerich & Payne (HAM:HPC), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 03, 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 Helmerich & Payne (HAM:HPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helmerich & Payne stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €27.07 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41.36. GuruFocus considers Helmerich & Payne to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HAM:HPC:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €41.36 vs. price of €27.07 (34.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 400% above the Oil & Gas median (#60 of 1041)

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

Helmerich & Payne Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges HP:USA0J4G:UKHPC:Germany
Address 222 North Detroit Avenue, Tulsa, OK, USA, 74120
Helmerich & Payne Inc provides performance-driven drilling solutions and technologies to make hydrocarbon recovery safer and more economical for oil and gas exploration and production companies. Focusing on the drilling segment, its technology services develop and commercialize solutions that improve drilling efficiency, accuracy, and wellbore quality and placement. The company operates through North America Solutions, International Solutions, and Offshore Solutions segments. The North America segment runs a technologically advanced AC drive drilling rig fleet in the U.S., with a presence in shale and unconventional basins, while the Offshore Solutions segment, operating rigs on fixed-leg and floating platforms, generates the majority of revenue.
67GF Score

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