Shell (RYDAF) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


RYDAF Shell PLC RYDAF
75 GF Score
Price $38.43
GF Value $36.32
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Shell Moat Score?

Shell RYDAF -3.17% 75 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates RYDAF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Shell ranks better than 99.71% on this metric.

Shell has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Shell has Wide Moat: Shell PLC has a wide moat due to its significant market leadership, strong brand, and durable cost advantages from economies of scale. Its extensive distribution network and regulatory barriers further solidify its 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 Shell might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Shell  (OTCPK:RYDAF) 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

Shell Moat Score Related Terms

RYDAF vs XOM, CVX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Shell'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.

Shell Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Shell (RYDAF) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 27, 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, Shell ranks #3 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Shell's Moat Score too high?
Shell's current Moat Score is 7. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Shell's value of 7 is 600% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shell ranks #3 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shell has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shell's Moat Score compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Shell ranks #3 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Shell in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Shell's value of 7 is 600% 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. Shell's current Moat Score of 7 is 600% 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. Shell's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shell stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shell (RYDAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.32, compared to a current price of $38.43 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7 and 600% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Shell's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Shell (RYDAF), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 27, 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 Shell (RYDAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shell stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $38.43 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.32. GuruFocus considers Shell to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for RYDAF:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $36.32 vs. price of $38.43 (5.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 600% above the Oil & Gas median (#3 of 1041)

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

Shell Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Shell Centre, London, GBR, SE1 7NA
Shell is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2025, it produced 1.5 million barrels of liquids and 7.3 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At year-end 2025, reserves stood at 8.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 44% of which consisted of liquids. Its production and reserves are in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and North and South America. The company operates refineries with a capacity of 1.4 mmb/d located in the Americas, Asia, and Europe, and sells about 9 million tons per year of chemicals. Its largest chemical plants, often integrated with its local refineries, are in Northwestern Europe, China, and North America.
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