EnQuest (LSE:ENQ) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


LSE:ENQ EnQuest PLC LSE:ENQ
42 GF Score
Price £0.23
GF Value £0.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is EnQuest Moat Score?

EnQuest LSE:ENQ +0.86% 42 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:ENQ with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,038 Oil & Gas companies, EnQuest ranks better than 87.19% on this metric.

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

EnQuest has Narrow Moat: EnQuest PLC has a modest moat due to its established position in the oil and gas sector, benefiting from some cost advantages and regulatory barriers. However, the volatile nature of the industry and competition from larger players limit its ability to establish a stronger 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 EnQuest might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

EnQuest  (LSE:ENQ) 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

EnQuest Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:ENQ vs COP, EOG, FANG: Moat Score Comparison

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

EnQuest Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
EnQuest (LSE:ENQ) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 08, 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, EnQuest ranks #133 out of 1038 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is EnQuest's Moat Score too high?
EnQuest's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. EnQuest's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EnQuest ranks #133 out of 1038 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, EnQuest has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EnQuest's Moat Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, EnQuest ranks #133 out of 1038 companies for Moat Score. This places EnQuest in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. EnQuest'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. EnQuest'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. EnQuest'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 EnQuest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EnQuest (LSE:ENQ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.14, compared to a current price of £0.23 — trading 66.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. EnQuest's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 EnQuest (LSE:ENQ), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 08, 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 EnQuest (LSE:ENQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EnQuest stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.23 is trading 66.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.14. GuruFocus considers EnQuest to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ENQ:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: £0.14 vs. price of £0.23 (66.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1038)

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

EnQuest Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges ENQUF:USAENQl:UK3EQ:Germany
Address 5-11 Regent Street, 2nd Floor, Charles House, London, GBR, SW1Y 4LR
EnQuest PLC is a UK independent producer of oil and gas. The principal activities of the company and its subsidiaries are the exploration for, and extraction and production of, hydrocarbons in the UK Continental Shelf and Malaysia. It focuses on maturing assets and undeveloped oil fields. Its geographical segments include the North Sea and Malaysia. The company generates maximum revenue from the North Sea. The North Sea's activities include Upstream, Midstream, Decommissioning, and Veri Energy.
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