RPC (RES) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


RES RPC Inc RES
76 GF Score
Price $5.65
GF Value $7.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is RPC Moat Score?

RPC RES -12.54% 76 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates RES with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,040 Oil & Gas companies, RPC ranks better than 87.21% on this metric.

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

RPC has Narrow Moat: RPC Inc has a modest moat due to its market presence in oilfield services and some cost advantages from economies of scale. However, the industry is highly competitive with low switching costs and limited brand differentiation, which constrains its moat strength.

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 RPC might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

RPC  (NYSE:RES) 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

RPC Moat Score Related Terms

RES vs HLX, WBI, XPRO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, RPC'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.

RPC Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
RPC (RES) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 24, 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, RPC ranks #133 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is RPC's Moat Score too high?
RPC's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. RPC's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPC ranks #133 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, RPC has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPC's Moat Score compare to HLX and WBI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, RPC ranks #133 out of 1040 companies for Moat Score. This places RPC in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. RPC'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. RPC'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. RPC'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 RPC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RPC (RES) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.19, compared to a current price of $5.65 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. RPC's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 RPC (RES), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 24, 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 RPC (RES) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RPC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.65 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.19. GuruFocus considers RPC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for RES:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $7.19 vs. price of $5.65 (21.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1040)

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

RPC Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges RLD:Germany
Address 2801 Buford Highway NE, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30329
RPC Inc is an oilfield services company. It provides specialized oilfield services and equipment to independent and oil and gas companies engaged in the exploration, production, and development of oil and gas properties throughout the United States. Its operating segment includes Technical Services and Support Services. The Technical Services segment, which generates maximum revenue, comprises service lines that generate revenue based on equipment, personnel, or materials at the well site and are closely aligned with completion and production activities of the customers. The Support Services segment comprises service lines that generate revenue from services and equipment offered off the well site and are closely aligned with the customers' drilling activities.
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