MGY (Magnolia Oil & Gas) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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MGY Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp MGY
93 GF Score
Price $25.80
GF Value $29.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Magnolia Oil & Gas Moat Score?

Magnolia Oil & Gas MGY +2.87% 93 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates MGY with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,048 Oil & Gas companies, Magnolia Oil & Gas ranks better than 76.53% on this metric.

Magnolia Oil & Gas has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Magnolia Oil & Gas has No Moat: Magnolia Oil & Gas faces intense competition in the oil industry with minimal differentiation, limited pricing power, and no significant cost advantages or regulatory barriers.

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 Magnolia Oil & Gas might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Magnolia Oil & Gas  (NYSE:MGY) 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

Magnolia Oil & Gas Moat Score Related Terms

MGY vs MUR, MTDR, CNX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Magnolia Oil & Gas'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.

Magnolia Oil & Gas Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Magnolia Oil & Gas's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 10, 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, Magnolia Oil & Gas ranks #246 out of 1048 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Magnolia Oil & Gas' Moat Score too high?
Magnolia Oil & Gas' current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Magnolia Oil & Gas' value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Magnolia Oil & Gas ranks #246 out of 1048 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Magnolia Oil & Gas has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magnolia Oil & Gas' Moat Score compare to MUR and MTDR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Magnolia Oil & Gas ranks #246 out of 1048 companies for Moat Score. This places Magnolia Oil & Gas in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Magnolia Oil & Gas' value of 3 is 200% 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 1,048 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. Magnolia Oil & Gas's current Moat Score of 3 is 200% 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. Magnolia Oil & Gas's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magnolia Oil & Gas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.06, compared to a current price of $25.80 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Magnolia Oil & Gas' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 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 Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 10, 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 Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magnolia Oil & Gas stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $25.80 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.06. GuruFocus considers Magnolia Oil & Gas to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MGY:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $29.06 vs. price of $25.80 (11.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#246 of 1048)

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

Magnolia Oil & Gas Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Nine Greenway Plaza, Suite 1300, Houston, TX, USA, 77046
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGL) reserves. The company's oil and natural gas properties are located in Karnes County and the Giddings area of South Texas, where it targets the Eagle Ford Shale and Austin Chalk formations. It focuses on generating value for shareholders by delivering steady, moderate annual production growth resulting from its capital spending philosophy. The company operates in only one segment and derives the majority of its revenue from the sale of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs).
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$25.80
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