KSTOF (Kistos Holdings) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


KSTOF Kistos Holdings PLC KSTOF
30 GF Score
Price $3.88
GF Value $1.69
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kistos Holdings Moat Score?

Kistos Holdings KSTOF 30 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates KSTOF with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Oil & Gas companies, Kistos Holdings ranks better than 76.44% on this metric.

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

Kistos Holdings has No Moat: Kistos Holdings PLC operates in the energy sector with limited market leadership and lacks significant customer switching costs or proprietary technology. The company does not exhibit strong brand strength or regulatory barriers, resulting in a very weak competitive position.

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 Kistos Holdings might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Kistos Holdings  (OTCPK:KSTOF) 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

Kistos Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

KSTOF vs COP, EOG, OXY: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Kistos Holdings'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.

Kistos Holdings Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kistos Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Kistos Holdings (KSTOF) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 25, 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, Kistos Holdings ranks #245 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Kistos Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Kistos Holdings' current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Kistos Holdings' value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kistos Holdings ranks #245 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kistos Holdings has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kistos Holdings' Moat Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Kistos Holdings ranks #245 out of 1040 companies for Moat Score. This places Kistos Holdings in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Kistos Holdings' 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. Kistos Holdings'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. Kistos Holdings'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 Kistos Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kistos Holdings (KSTOF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.69, compared to a current price of $3.88 — trading 129.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Kistos Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 Kistos Holdings (KSTOF), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 25, 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 Kistos Holdings (KSTOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kistos Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.88 is trading 129.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.69. GuruFocus considers Kistos Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KSTOF:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $1.69 vs. price of $3.88 (129.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#245 of 1040)

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

Kistos Holdings Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges KIST:UKLU0:Germany
Address 3 St James's Square, 2nd Floor, London, GBR, SW1Y 4JU
Kistos Holdings PLC is established to create value for its investors through the acquisition and management of companies or businesses in the energy sector. Its principal area of activity is the acquisition and operation of companies or businesses in the energy sector, with a focus on upstream oil and gas activities. The company's reportable segments are; the Netherlands, comprising the production and sale of gas and other hydrocarbons in the Q10-A field and the related costs; the Norway segment comprises the production of oil from interests in the Balder and Ringhorne Ost fields offshore Norway; and the UK segment represents the production and sale of gas and other hydrocarbons from its interest in GLA and related costs.
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