RCKHF (Rockhopper Exploration) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


RCKHF Rockhopper Exploration PLC RCKHF
32 GF Score
Price $0.95
GF Value $0.11
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Rockhopper Exploration Moat Score?

Rockhopper Exploration RCKHF 32 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates RCKHF with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,038 Oil & Gas companies, Rockhopper Exploration ranks better than 76.4% on this metric.

Rockhopper Exploration has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Rockhopper Exploration has No Moat: Rockhopper Exploration operates in the volatile oil and gas sector with limited market leadership and no significant intellectual property. The company faces high competition and lacks strong brand strength or customer loyalty, resulting in minimal 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 Rockhopper Exploration might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Rockhopper Exploration  (OTCPK:RCKHF) 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

Rockhopper Exploration Moat Score Related Terms

RCKHF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Moat Score Comparison

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

Rockhopper Exploration Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Rockhopper Exploration's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Rockhopper Exploration (RCKHF) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 08, 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, Rockhopper Exploration ranks #245 out of 1038 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Rockhopper Exploration's Moat Score too high?
Rockhopper Exploration's current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Rockhopper Exploration's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rockhopper Exploration ranks #245 out of 1038 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rockhopper Exploration has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rockhopper Exploration's Moat Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Rockhopper Exploration ranks #245 out of 1038 companies for Moat Score. This places Rockhopper Exploration in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Rockhopper Exploration's value of 3 is 200% 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 1,038 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. Rockhopper Exploration's current Moat Score of 3 is 200% 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. Rockhopper Exploration's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rockhopper Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rockhopper Exploration (RCKHF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.11, compared to a current price of $0.95 — trading 759.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Rockhopper Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 3 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 Rockhopper Exploration (RCKHF), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 08, 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 Rockhopper Exploration (RCKHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rockhopper Exploration stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.95 is trading 759.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.11. GuruFocus considers Rockhopper Exploration to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RCKHF:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $0.11 vs. price of $0.95 (759.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#245 of 1038)

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

Rockhopper Exploration Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges RKHl:UKRKH:UKR4Y:Germany
Address 123 Castle Street, Warner House, Salisbury, Wiltshire, GBR, SP1 3TB
Rockhopper Exploration PLC s an oil and gas exploration and production company with key interests in the North Falkland Basin. The principal activity of the Group is the exploration, appraisal and development of its oil and gas acreage. The Group's is into explore, appraise, develop and manage production from its acreage both safely and responsibly. The business is only engaged in one business, that of upstream oil and gas exploration and production. The Group's operations are located and managed in three geographically distinct business units; namely the Falkland Islands, the Greater Mediterranean, and Corporate (includes UK and the Ombrina Mare Arbitration).
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