NZERF (New Zealand Energy) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


NZERF New Zealand Energy Corp NZERF
29 GF Score
Price $0.28
GF Value $0.05
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is New Zealand Energy Moat Score?

New Zealand Energy NZERF -6.47% 29 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates NZERF with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, New Zealand Energy ranks better than 63.3% on this metric.

New Zealand Energy has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

New Zealand Energy has No Moat: New Zealand Energy Corp has limited competitive advantages. It lacks market leadership, significant intellectual property, and strong brand strength. The company does not exhibit durable cost advantages or significant 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 New Zealand Energy might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

New Zealand Energy  (OTCPK:NZERF) 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

New Zealand Energy Moat Score Related Terms

NZERF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, New Zealand 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.

New Zealand Energy Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
New Zealand Energy (NZERF) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 04, 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, New Zealand Energy ranks #382 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is New Zealand Energy's Moat Score too high?
New Zealand Energy's current Moat Score is 2. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. New Zealand Energy's value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New Zealand Energy ranks #382 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, New Zealand Energy has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Zealand Energy's Moat Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, New Zealand Energy ranks #382 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This puts New Zealand Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. New Zealand Energy's value of 2 is 100% 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. New Zealand Energy's current Moat Score of 2 is 100% 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. New Zealand Energy's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Zealand Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Zealand Energy (NZERF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.05, compared to a current price of $0.28 — trading 461.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. New Zealand Energy's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 New Zealand Energy (NZERF), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 04, 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 New Zealand Energy (NZERF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Zealand Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.28 is trading 461.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.05. GuruFocus considers New Zealand Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NZERF:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $0.05 vs. price of $0.28 (461.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 100% above the Oil & Gas median (#382 of 1041)

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

New Zealand Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges NZ:Canada
Address 11 Young Street, New Plymouth, NZL, 4312
New Zealand Energy Corp is engaged in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas, as well as the operation of midstream assets. The company conducts its business as a single operating segment being the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of conventional oil and natural gas resources. Geographically, it operates through the region of New Zealand. It generates a majority of its revenues from Oil sales.
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