QSEP (QS Energy) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


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What is QS Energy Moat Score?

QS Energy QSEP +0.50% 26 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates QSEP with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, QS Energy ranks better than 63.3% on this metric.

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

QS Energy has No Moat: QS Energy Inc lacks significant market leadership, intellectual property, or regulatory barriers. The company does not exhibit strong brand strength or cost advantages, resulting in a very weak competitive position.

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 QS Energy might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

QS Energy  (OTCPK:QSEP) 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

QS Energy Moat Score Related Terms

QSEP vs GEOS, STAK, LSE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, QS 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.

QS Energy Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
QS Energy (QSEP) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 02, 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, QS Energy ranks #382 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is QS Energy's Moat Score too high?
QS Energy's current Moat Score is 2. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. QS Energy's value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QS Energy ranks #382 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, QS Energy has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QS Energy's Moat Score compare to GEOS and STAK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, QS Energy ranks #382 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This puts QS Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. QS 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. QS 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. QS 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 QS Energy stock overvalued right now?
QS Energy (QSEP) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. QS Energy's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 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 QS Energy (QSEP), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 02, 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.

QS Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 23902 FM 2978, Tomball, TX, USA, 77375
QS Energy Inc develops and commercializes energy efficiency technologies that assist in increased energy demands, improvement in the economics of oil extraction and transport, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The company's primary technology is Applied Oil Technology (AOT), which is a commercial-grade crude oil pipeline transportation flow assurance product. Its oil and gas market is segmented into three primary categories, namely Upstream Producers, Midstream Transporters, and Downstream Refiners. The Upstream segment is involved in the exploration and production of oil and gas. The Midstream companies transport oil and gas to markets via pipelines, rail, and shipping and provide storage in the field and the Downstream sector refines oil and gas into finished products.
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