IPOOF (InPlay Oil) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


IPOOF InPlay Oil Corp IPOOF
57 GF Score
Price $10.14
GF Value $9.34
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 10 Warning Signs
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What is InPlay Oil Moat Score?

InPlay Oil IPOOF -0.40% 57 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates IPOOF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, InPlay Oil ranks better than 87.22% on this metric.

InPlay Oil has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

InPlay Oil has Narrow Moat: InPlay Oil Corp has a discernible but modest moat due to its niche focus in the oil sector and some cost advantages from efficient operations. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong brand strength or customer loyalty.

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 InPlay Oil might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

InPlay Oil  (OTCPK:IPOOF) 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

InPlay Oil Moat Score Related Terms

IPOOF vs COP, EOG, OXY: Moat Score Comparison

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

InPlay Oil Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
InPlay Oil (IPOOF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 27, 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, InPlay Oil ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is InPlay Oil's Moat Score too high?
InPlay Oil's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. InPlay Oil's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, InPlay Oil ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, InPlay Oil has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does InPlay Oil's Moat Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, InPlay Oil ranks #133 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places InPlay Oil in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. InPlay Oil's value of 4 is 300% 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. InPlay Oil's current Moat Score of 4 is 300% 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. InPlay Oil's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is InPlay Oil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, InPlay Oil (IPOOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.34, compared to a current price of $10.14 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. InPlay Oil's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 InPlay Oil (IPOOF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 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 InPlay Oil (IPOOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, InPlay Oil stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.14 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.34. GuruFocus considers InPlay Oil to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for IPOOF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $9.34 vs. price of $10.14 (8.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1041)

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

InPlay Oil Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 350 - 7th Avenue S.W, Suite 2000, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 3N9
InPlay Oil Corp is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of petroleum and natural gas properties, and the production and sale of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Its petroleum and natural gas operations are located in Alberta, Canada. The company operates long-lived, low-decline properties with drilling development and enhanced oil recovery potential, as well as undeveloped lands with exploration possibilities. It generates maximum revenue from the sale of oil, followed by the sale of natural gas and natural gas liquids.
57GF Score

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