Kinder Morgan (LTS:0JR2) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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LTS:0JR2 Kinder Morgan Inc LTS:0JR2
76 GF Score
Price $32.45
GF Value $28.93
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Kinder Morgan Moat Score?

Kinder Morgan LTS:0JR2 +1.69% 76 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JR2 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,038 Oil & Gas companies, Kinder Morgan ranks better than 99.71% on this metric.

Kinder Morgan has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Kinder Morgan has Wide Moat: Kinder Morgan Inc benefits from significant regulatory barriers, a strong distribution network, and durable cost advantages in energy infrastructure, providing it with a robust competitive edge.

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 Kinder Morgan might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Kinder Morgan  (LTS:0JR2) 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

Kinder Morgan Moat Score Related Terms

LTS:0JR2 vs EPD, ET, TRGP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Kinder Morgan'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.

Kinder Morgan Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Kinder Morgan (LTS:0JR2) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 14, 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, Kinder Morgan ranks #3 out of 1038 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Kinder Morgan's Moat Score too high?
Kinder Morgan's current Moat Score is 7. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Kinder Morgan's value of 7 is 600% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kinder Morgan ranks #3 out of 1038 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kinder Morgan has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kinder Morgan's Moat Score compare to EPD and ET?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Kinder Morgan ranks #3 out of 1038 companies for Moat Score. This places Kinder Morgan in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Kinder Morgan's value of 7 is 600% 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. Kinder Morgan's current Moat Score of 7 is 600% 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. Kinder Morgan's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kinder Morgan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinder Morgan (LTS:0JR2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.93, compared to a current price of $32.45 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7 and 600% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Kinder Morgan's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 9 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 Kinder Morgan (LTS:0JR2), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 14, 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 Kinder Morgan (LTS:0JR2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinder Morgan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $32.45 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.93. GuruFocus considers Kinder Morgan to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JR2:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $28.93 vs. price of $32.45 (12.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 600% above the Oil & Gas median (#3 of 1038)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0JR2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kinder Morgan Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1001 Louisiana Street, Suite 1000, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
Kinder Morgan operates natural gas, crude oil, and refined products pipelines connecting producing regions to demand centers. It is principally involved in the gathering, storage, and transmission of natural gas across the continental United States. It also operates distribution centers for refined products along with the largest fleet of Jones Act-compliant tankers.
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