PVL (Permianville Royalty Trust) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Sep. 03, 2026)

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PVL Permianville Royalty Trust PVL
60 GF Score
Price $1.85
GF Value $2.76
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Permianville Royalty Trust Moat Score?

Permianville Royalty Trust PVL 60 Moat Score is 2 as of Sep. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates PVL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.76 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,044 Oil & Gas companies, Permianville Royalty Trust ranks better than 63.22% on this metric.

Permianville Royalty Trust has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Permianville Royalty Trust has No Moat: Permianville Royalty Trust has limited control over its assets and lacks market leadership, customer loyalty, or significant cost advantages. The trust's revenue is highly dependent on fluctuating oil prices, providing no durable competitive advantages.

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

Permianville Royalty Trust  (NYSE:PVL) 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

Permianville Royalty Trust Moat Score Related Terms

PVL vs GLND, CRT, PROP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Permianville 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.

Permianville Royalty Trust Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Permianville Royalty Trust (PVL) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Sep. 03, 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, Permianville Royalty Trust ranks #384 out of 1044 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is Permianville Royalty Trust's Moat Score too high?
Permianville Royalty Trust's current Moat Score is 2. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Permianville Royalty Trust's value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Permianville Royalty Trust ranks #384 out of 1044 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Permianville Royalty Trust has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Permianville Royalty Trust's Moat Score compare to GLND and CRT?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Permianville Royalty Trust ranks #384 out of 1044 companies for Moat Score. This puts Permianville Royalty Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Permianville Royalty Trust'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 1,044 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. Permianville Royalty Trust'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. Permianville Royalty Trust'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 Permianville Royalty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Permianville Royalty Trust (PVL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.76, compared to a current price of $1.85 — trading 33% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Permianville Royalty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Permianville Royalty Trust (PVL), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Sep. 03, 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 Permianville Royalty Trust (PVL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Permianville Royalty Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.85 is trading 33% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.76. GuruFocus considers Permianville Royalty Trust to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PVL:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $2.76 vs. price of $1.85 (33% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 100% above the Oil & Gas median (#384 of 1044)

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

Permianville Royalty Trust Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 601 Travis Street, 16th Floor, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
Permianville Royalty Trust is a statutory trust which holds net profits interests in the profits from the sale of oil and natural gas production from non-operated assets of both conventional properties in the States of Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico as well as unconventional assets in the Permian and Haynesville basins.
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