Union Jack Oil (LSE:UJO) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


What is Union Jack Oil Moat Score?

Union Jack Oil LSE:UJO Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 07, 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Oil & Gas companies, Union Jack Oil ranks better than 63.27% on this metric.

Union Jack Oil has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Union Jack Oil has No Moat: Union Jack Oil PLC operates in a highly competitive and volatile industry with minimal market share and no significant network effects or intellectual property. The company lacks durable cost advantages and faces substantial regulatory challenges.

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 Union Jack Oil might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Union Jack Oil  (LSE:UJO) 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

Union Jack Oil Moat Score Related Terms

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

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Union Jack 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.

Union Jack Oil Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Union Jack Oil (LSE:UJO) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 07, 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, Union Jack Oil ranks #382 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is Union Jack Oil's Moat Score too high?
Union Jack Oil's current Moat Score is 2. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Union Jack Oil's value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Union Jack Oil ranks #382 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Union Jack Oil's Moat Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Union Jack Oil ranks #382 out of 1040 companies for Moat Score. This puts Union Jack Oil in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Union Jack Oil's value of 2 is 100% 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. Union Jack Oil's current Moat Score of 2 is 100% 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. Union Jack Oil's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Jack Oil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Jack Oil (LSE:UJO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.08, compared to a current price of £0.04 — trading 53.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. 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 Union Jack Oil (LSE:UJO), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 07, 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.

Union Jack Oil Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges UJOGF:USA1UJ0:Germany
Address 6 Charlotte Street, Bath, GBR, BA1 2NE
Union Jack Oil PLC is an onshore oil and gas exploration and production company. It mainly focuses on segment Exploration & Evaluation and Development and Production. Its principal projects consist of Biscathorpe, Burton on the Wolds, Wressle, Fiskerton Airfield, and Keddington.