RECAF (Reconnaissance Energy Africa) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


RECAF Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd RECAF
28 GF Score
Price $0.76
GF Value $0.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Reconnaissance Energy Africa Moat Score?

Reconnaissance Energy Africa RECAF -0.29% 28 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates RECAF with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Oil & Gas companies, Reconnaissance Energy Africa ranks better than 76.44% on this metric.

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

Reconnaissance Energy Africa has No Moat: Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd is in the early stages of exploration with no established market leadership or significant regulatory barriers. The company lacks a strong distribution network, customer loyalty, or intellectual property that would provide a sustainable competitive advantage.

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

Reconnaissance Energy Africa  (OTCPK:RECAF) 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

Reconnaissance Energy Africa Moat Score Related Terms

RECAF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Reconnaissance Energy Africa'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.

Reconnaissance Energy Africa Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Reconnaissance Energy Africa (RECAF) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 06, 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, Reconnaissance Energy Africa ranks #245 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Reconnaissance Energy Africa's Moat Score too high?
Reconnaissance Energy Africa's current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Reconnaissance Energy Africa's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Reconnaissance Energy Africa ranks #245 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Reconnaissance Energy Africa has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reconnaissance Energy Africa's Moat Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Reconnaissance Energy Africa ranks #245 out of 1040 companies for Moat Score. This places Reconnaissance Energy Africa in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Reconnaissance Energy Africa'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 1,040 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. Reconnaissance Energy Africa'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. Reconnaissance Energy Africa'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 Reconnaissance Energy Africa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reconnaissance Energy Africa (RECAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.17, compared to a current price of $0.76 — trading 349% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Reconnaissance Energy Africa's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 2 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 Reconnaissance Energy Africa (RECAF), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 06, 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 Reconnaissance Energy Africa (RECAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reconnaissance Energy Africa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.76 is trading 349% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.17. GuruFocus considers Reconnaissance Energy Africa to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RECAF:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $0.17 vs. price of $0.76 (349% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#245 of 1040)

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

Reconnaissance Energy Africa Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 0XD:GermanyRECO:Canada
Address 635-8th Avenue S.W, Suite 1250, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 3M3
Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd is a junior oil and natural gas company with a focus on exploration and development in Namibia, Botswana, Gabon and Angola. It holds a substantial interest in a petroleum exploration license in northeast Namibia which covers the entire Kavango sedimentary basin. The Company's operating segments are: the exploration and evaluation of its African assets; and the corporate segment. The corporate segment majorly aggregates costs incurred at the Company's head office in Vancouver and the operations office in Calgary.
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