Nabors Industries (LTS:0A6M) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 04, 2026)

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LTS:0A6M Nabors Industries Ltd LTS:0A6M
56 GF Score
Price $81.92
GF Value $50.44
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Nabors Industries Moat Score?

Nabors Industries LTS:0A6M 56 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0A6M with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $50.44. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Oil & Gas companies, Nabors Industries ranks better than 87.21% on this metric.

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

Nabors Industries has Narrow Moat: Nabors Industries Ltd has a discernible but modest moat due to its established position in the oilfield services industry. It benefits from economies of scale and some customer loyalty. However, the company's market share and pricing power are not strong enough to classify it as a wide 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 Nabors Industries might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Nabors Industries  (LTS:0A6M) 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

Nabors Industries Moat Score Related Terms

LTS:0A6M vs BORR, SOC, AKTAF: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Nabors Industries'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.

Nabors Industries Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


LTS:0A6M
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Nabors Industries Ltd LTS:0A6M
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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Nabors Industries (LTS:0A6M) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 04, 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, Nabors Industries ranks #133 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Nabors Industries' Moat Score too high?
Nabors Industries' current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Nabors Industries' value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nabors Industries ranks #133 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nabors Industries has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nabors Industries' Moat Score compare to BORR and SOC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Nabors Industries ranks #133 out of 1040 companies for Moat Score. This places Nabors Industries in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Nabors Industries' 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 1,040 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. Nabors Industries'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. Nabors Industries'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 Nabors Industries stock overvalued right now?
Nabors Industries (LTS:0A6M) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is $50.44, compared to a current price of $81.92 — trading 62.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Nabors Industries' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Nabors Industries (LTS:0A6M), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 04, 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 Nabors Industries (LTS:0A6M) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nabors Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $81.92 is trading 62.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $50.44.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0A6M:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $50.44 vs. price of $81.92 (62.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1040)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0A6M stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nabors Industries Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges NBR:USANBI1:Germany
Address 4 Par-la-Ville Road, Crown House, Second Floor, Hamilton, BMU, HM 08
Nabors Industries Ltd owns and operates land-based drilling rig fleets and is a provider of offshore platform rigs in the United States and international markets. It also provides performance tools, directional drilling services, tubular running services, and technologies. The company has four reportable segments: U.S. Drilling, International Drilling, Drilling Solutions, and Rig Technologies. The key revenue of the company is generated from International Drilling.
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