Talos Energy (MEX:TALO) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


MEX:TALO Talos Energy Inc MEX:TALO
37 GF Score
Price MXN229.50
GF Value MXN193.19
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Talos Energy Moat Score?

Talos Energy MEX:TALO 37 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:TALO with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN193.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Oil & Gas companies, Talos Energy ranks better than 87.21% on this metric.

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

Talos Energy has Narrow Moat: Talos Energy benefits from regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses in the oil and gas sector. However, the industry is capital-intensive with volatile pricing, limiting its ability to maintain a strong moat. The company's moat is modest, primarily due to its operational expertise and asset base.

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 Talos Energy might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Talos Energy  (MEX:TALO) 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

Talos Energy Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:TALO vs MNR, NOG, BKV: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Talos Energy'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.

Talos Energy Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Talos Energy (MEX:TALO) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 06, 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, Talos Energy ranks #133 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Talos Energy's Moat Score too high?
Talos Energy's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Talos Energy's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Talos Energy ranks #133 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Talos Energy has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Talos Energy's Moat Score compare to MNR and NOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Talos Energy ranks #133 out of 1040 companies for Moat Score. This places Talos Energy in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Talos Energy'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 1,040 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. Talos Energy'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. Talos Energy'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 Talos Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Talos Energy (MEX:TALO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN193.19, compared to a current price of MXN229.50 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Talos Energy's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 3 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 Talos Energy (MEX:TALO), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 06, 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 Talos Energy (MEX:TALO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Talos Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN229.50 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN193.19. GuruFocus considers Talos Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:TALO:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: MXN193.19 vs. price of MXN229.50 (18.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1040)

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

Talos Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges TALO:USA7T2:Germany
Address 333 Clay Street, Suite 3300, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
Talos Energy Inc is an independent oil and gas company predominantly involved in offshore exploration and production. The company has operations in the United States, the Gulf of Mexico, and offshore Mexico. The company's operating segments are; exploration and production of oil, natural gas and NGLs, and the CCS segment. Its revenue is generated from the sale of oil, natural gas, and NGL quantities sold to purchasers.
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