KGS (Kodiak Gas Services) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


KGS Kodiak Gas Services Inc KGS
48 GF Score
Price $76.27
GF Value $37.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 10 Warning Signs
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What is Kodiak Gas Services Moat Score?

Kodiak Gas Services KGS +3.12% 48 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates KGS with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Kodiak Gas Services ranks better than 87.22% on this metric.

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

Kodiak Gas Services has Narrow Moat: Kodiak Gas Services Inc has a discernible but modest moat due to its specialized services in the energy sector. While it benefits from some customer switching costs and a decent distribution network, it lacks strong brand strength and significant regulatory barriers. Its market share is stable but not dominant.

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 Kodiak Gas Services might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Kodiak Gas Services  (NYSE:KGS) 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

Kodiak Gas Services Moat Score Related Terms

KGS vs NOV, WFRD, AROC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Kodiak Gas Services'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.

Kodiak Gas Services Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kodiak Gas Services's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 26, 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, Kodiak Gas Services ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Kodiak Gas Services' Moat Score too high?
Kodiak Gas Services' current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Kodiak Gas Services' value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kodiak Gas Services ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kodiak Gas Services has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kodiak Gas Services' Moat Score compare to NOV and WFRD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Kodiak Gas Services ranks #133 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Kodiak Gas Services in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Kodiak Gas Services' 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. Kodiak Gas Services'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. Kodiak Gas Services'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 Kodiak Gas Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.23, compared to a current price of $76.27 — trading 104.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Kodiak Gas Services' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Kodiak Gas Services (KGS), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 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 Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kodiak Gas Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $76.27 is trading 104.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.23. GuruFocus considers Kodiak Gas Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KGS:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $37.23 vs. price of $76.27 (104.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1041)

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

Kodiak Gas Services Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges Q41:Germany
Address 9950 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 1900, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 77380
Kodiak Gas Services Inc is an operator of contract compression infrastructure in the United States. The company manages its business through two operating segments: Contract Services and Other Services. Contract Services consists of operating company-owned and customer-owned compression, gas treating, and cooling infrastructure, pursuant to fixed-revenue contracts to enable the production and gathering of natural gas and oil. Other Services consist of a full range of contract services to support the ancillary needs of customers, including station construction, maintenance and overhaul, freight and crane charges, and other time and material-based offerings. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Contract Services segment.
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