PBF (PBF Energy) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


PBF PBF Energy Inc PBF
63 GF Score
Price $43.11
GF Value $33.63
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is PBF Energy Moat Score?

PBF Energy PBF +1.94% 63 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates PBF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,044 Oil & Gas companies, PBF Energy ranks better than 87.26% on this metric.

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

PBF Energy has Narrow Moat: PBF has some cost advantages due to its refining capacity and scale. However, the energy sector's competitive nature and commodity price volatility limit its moat. The company benefits from regulatory barriers and a solid distribution network, but lacks strong brand loyalty or significant pricing power.

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

PBF Energy  (NYSE:PBF) 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

PBF Energy Moat Score Related Terms

PBF vs IEP, CVI, PARR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, PBF 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.

PBF Energy Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
PBF Energy (PBF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 28, 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, PBF Energy ranks #133 out of 1044 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is PBF Energy's Moat Score too high?
PBF Energy's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. PBF Energy's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PBF Energy ranks #133 out of 1044 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PBF Energy has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PBF Energy's Moat Score compare to IEP and CVI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, PBF Energy ranks #133 out of 1044 companies for Moat Score. This places PBF Energy in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. PBF 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 1,044 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. PBF 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. PBF 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 PBF Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBF Energy (PBF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.63, compared to a current price of $43.11 — trading 28.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. PBF Energy's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 PBF Energy (PBF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 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 PBF Energy (PBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBF Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $43.11 is trading 28.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.63. GuruFocus considers PBF Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PBF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $33.63 vs. price of $43.11 (28.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1044)

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

PBF Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address One Sylvan Way, Second Floor, Parsippany, NJ, USA, 07054
PBF Energy Inc is an independent petroleum refiner and supplier of unbranded transportation fuels, heating oil, petrochemical feedstocks, lubricants, and other petroleum products in the United States. The company owns refineries in Delaware, Ohio, New Jersey, California, and Louisiana. The Company operates in two reportable business segments: Refining and Logistics. The Company's oil refineries are all engaged in the refining of crude oil and other feedstocks into petroleum products and are aggregated into the Refining segment. PBFX operates logistics assets such as crude oil and refined products terminals, pipelines, and storage facilities. The Logistics segment consists solely of PBFX's operations.
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