VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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LSE:EGY VAALCO Energy Inc LSE:EGY
76 GF Score
Price £4.05
GF Value £2.78
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is VAALCO Energy Moat Score?

VAALCO Energy LSE:EGY 76 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:EGY with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,038 Oil & Gas companies, VAALCO Energy ranks better than 87.19% on this metric.

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

VAALCO Energy has Narrow Moat: VAALCO Energy Inc has a modest moat due to its established presence in the energy sector and some cost advantages from economies of scale. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong brand loyalty or unique intellectual property.

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 VAALCO Energy might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

VAALCO Energy  (LSE:EGY) 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

VAALCO Energy Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:EGY vs SD, WTI, ZNOG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, VAALCO 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.

VAALCO Energy Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


LSE:EGY
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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 16, 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, VAALCO Energy ranks #133 out of 1038 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is VAALCO Energy's Moat Score too high?
VAALCO Energy's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. VAALCO Energy's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VAALCO Energy ranks #133 out of 1038 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, VAALCO Energy has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VAALCO Energy's Moat Score compare to SD and WTI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, VAALCO Energy ranks #133 out of 1038 companies for Moat Score. This places VAALCO Energy in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. VAALCO Energy'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 1,038 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. VAALCO Energy'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. VAALCO Energy'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 VAALCO Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.78, compared to a current price of £4.05 — trading 45.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. VAALCO Energy's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 16, 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 VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAALCO Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £4.05 is trading 45.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.78. GuruFocus considers VAALCO Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:EGY:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: £2.78 vs. price of £4.05 (45.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1038)

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

VAALCO Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges EGY:USAVAW:Germany
Address 2500 CityWest Boulevard, Suite 400, Houston, TX, USA, 77042
VAALCO Energy Inc is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs). It has a diversified, African-focused portfolio of production, development, and exploration assets located in Gabon, Egypt, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria, which are also considered its reportable operating segments. Maximum revenue is generated from the Gabon segment, which holds working interest in and operates the Etame Marin block, located offshore Gabon. The company derives all of its revenue from crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids sales.
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