Permian Resources (MEX:PR) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


MEX:PR Permian Resources Corp MEX:PR
71 GF Score
Price MXN331.07
GF Value MXN230.84
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Permian Resources Moat Score?

Permian Resources MEX:PR 71 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:PR with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN230.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Permian Resources ranks better than 87.22% on this metric.

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

Permian Resources has Narrow Moat: Permian Resources Corp benefits from some cost advantages due to economies of scale in resource extraction. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong brand loyalty or unique intellectual property, resulting in a modest 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 Permian Resources might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Permian Resources  (MEX:PR) 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

Permian Resources Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:PR vs OVV, APA, AR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Permian Resources'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.

Permian Resources Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Permian Resources'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?
Permian Resources (MEX:PR) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 27, 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, Permian Resources ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Permian Resources' Moat Score too high?
Permian Resources' current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Permian Resources' value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Permian Resources ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Permian Resources has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Permian Resources' Moat Score compare to OVV and APA?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Permian Resources ranks #133 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Permian Resources in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Permian Resources' 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 1,041 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. Permian Resources'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. Permian Resources'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 Permian Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Permian Resources (MEX:PR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN230.84, compared to a current price of MXN331.07 — trading 43.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Permian Resources' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Permian Resources (MEX:PR), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 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 Permian Resources (MEX:PR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Permian Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN331.07 is trading 43.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN230.84. GuruFocus considers Permian Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:PR:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: MXN230.84 vs. price of MXN331.07 (43.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1041)

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

Permian Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges PR:USA0HVD:UKYZ8:Germany
Address 300 N. Marienfeld Street, Suite 1000, Midland, TX, USA, 79701
Permian Resources Corp is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on generating outsized returns to stakeholders through the responsible acquisition, optimization, and development of oil and liquids-rich natural gas assets. The Company's assets and operations are concentrated in the core of the Permian Basin, and its properties consist of large, contiguous acreage blocks located in West Texas and New Mexico.
71GF Score

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