PEYXY (Peyto Exploration & Development) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


PEYXY Peyto Exploration & Development Corp PEYXY
66 GF Score
Price $26.50
GF Value $22.18
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Peyto Exploration & Development Moat Score?

Peyto Exploration & Development PEYXY 66 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates PEYXY with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Oil & Gas companies, Peyto Exploration & Development ranks better than 87.21% on this metric.

Peyto Exploration & Development has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Peyto Exploration & Development has Narrow Moat: Peyto Exploration & Development Corp has some cost advantages due to its efficient operations in the energy sector. However, it faces intense competition and lacks strong brand strength or customer loyalty.

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 Peyto Exploration & Development might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Peyto Exploration & Development  (OTCPK:PEYXY) 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

Peyto Exploration & Development Moat Score Related Terms

PEYXY vs COP, EOG, OXY: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Peyto Exploration & Development'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.

Peyto Exploration & Development Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Peyto Exploration & Development's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Peyto Exploration & Development (PEYXY) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 25, 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, Peyto Exploration & Development ranks #133 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Peyto Exploration & Development's Moat Score too high?
Peyto Exploration & Development's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Peyto Exploration & Development's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Peyto Exploration & Development ranks #133 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Peyto Exploration & Development has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peyto Exploration & Development's Moat Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Peyto Exploration & Development ranks #133 out of 1040 companies for Moat Score. This places Peyto Exploration & Development in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Peyto Exploration & Development'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. Peyto Exploration & Development'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. Peyto Exploration & Development'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 Peyto Exploration & Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peyto Exploration & Development (PEYXY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.18, compared to a current price of $26.50 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Peyto Exploration & Development's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Peyto Exploration & Development (PEYXY), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 25, 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 Peyto Exploration & Development (PEYXY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peyto Exploration & Development stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $26.50 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.18. GuruFocus considers Peyto Exploration & Development to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PEYXY:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $22.18 vs. price of $26.50 (19.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1040)

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

Peyto Exploration & Development Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 450 1 Street Sw, Suite 300, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 5H1
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp is a Canadian energy company involved in the development and production of oil and natural gas. It conducts exploration, development, and production activities in Canada. Substantial revenue is generated from Natural gas and natural gas liquid sales.
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