Gulf Keystone Petroleum (OSL:GKP) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


OSL:GKP Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd OSL:GKP
63 GF Score
Price kr22.65
GF Value kr22.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Gulf Keystone Petroleum Moat Score?

Gulf Keystone Petroleum OSL:GKP -0.44% 63 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:GKP with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of kr22.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Oil & Gas companies, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks better than 87.21% on this metric.

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

Gulf Keystone Petroleum has Narrow Moat: Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd has a discernible but modest moat due to its access to significant oil reserves and some cost advantages in extraction. However, it faces high regulatory risks and lacks strong brand strength or customer loyalty, which limits its competitive edge to a narrow 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum  (OSL:GKP) 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

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Moat Score Related Terms

OSL:GKP vs COP, EOG, FANG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Gulf Keystone Petroleum'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.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Keystone Petroleum'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?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (OSL:GKP) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 07, 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, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #133 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Moat Score too high?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #133 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Moat Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #133 out of 1040 companies for Moat Score. This places Gulf Keystone Petroleum in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Gulf Keystone Petroleum'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. Gulf Keystone Petroleum'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. Gulf Keystone Petroleum'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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum (OSL:GKP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr22.23, compared to a current price of kr22.65 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (OSL:GKP), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 07, 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (OSL:GKP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr22.65 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr22.23. GuruFocus considers Gulf Keystone Petroleum to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:GKP:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: kr22.23 vs. price of kr22.65 (1.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1040)

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

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address c/o Carey Olsen Services Bermuda Limited, 11 Bermudiana Road, 5th Floor, Rosebank Centre, Pembroke, Hamilton, BMU, HM08
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd is a holding company that is engaged in the oil and gas exploration, development, and production business. The company mainly operates in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which consists of the Shaikan and the Erbil office, which provide support to the operations in Kurdistan. The firm has a Production Sharing Contract with the Kurdistan Regional Government. The company generates revenue from oil sales.
63GF Score

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