MTR (Mesa Royalty Trust) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


MTR Mesa Royalty Trust MTR
69 GF Score
Price $3.10
GF Value $3.67
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Mesa Royalty Trust Moat Score?

Mesa Royalty Trust MTR -1.58% 69 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates MTR with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Oil & Gas companies, Mesa Royalty Trust ranks better than 76.51% on this metric.

Mesa Royalty Trust has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Mesa Royalty Trust has No Moat: Mesa Royalty Trust lacks significant competitive advantages. It operates in a commoditized industry with no pricing power, brand strength, or unique technology. Its revenue is tied to fluctuating oil and gas prices, offering no durable cost advantages or barriers to entry.

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 Mesa Royalty Trust might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Mesa Royalty Trust  (NYSE:MTR) 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

Mesa Royalty Trust Moat Score Related Terms

MTR vs OKMN, HGTXU, PGNYF: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Mesa Royalty Trust'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.

Mesa Royalty Trust Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Mesa Royalty Trust's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 30, 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, Mesa Royalty Trust ranks #245 out of 1043 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Mesa Royalty Trust's Moat Score too high?
Mesa Royalty Trust's current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Mesa Royalty Trust's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mesa Royalty Trust ranks #245 out of 1043 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mesa Royalty Trust has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mesa Royalty Trust's Moat Score compare to OKMN and HGTXU?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Mesa Royalty Trust ranks #245 out of 1043 companies for Moat Score. This places Mesa Royalty Trust in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Mesa Royalty Trust's 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 1,043 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. Mesa Royalty Trust'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. Mesa Royalty Trust'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 Mesa Royalty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.67, compared to a current price of $3.10 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Mesa Royalty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 30, 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 Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesa Royalty Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.10 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.67. GuruFocus considers Mesa Royalty Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MTR:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $3.67 vs. price of $3.10 (15.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#245 of 1043)

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

Mesa Royalty Trust Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 601 Travis Street, Floor 16, Global Corporate Trust, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
Mesa Royalty Trust holds net overriding royalty interests in various oil and gas properties located in the: Hugoton field of Kansas, San Juan Basin field of New Mexico, and San Juan Basin Field of Colorado.
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