SGU (Star Group LP) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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SGU Star Group LP SGU
79 GF Score
Price $12.54
GF Value $12.68
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Star Group LP Moat Score?

Star Group LP SGU -0.08% 79 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates SGU with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Oil & Gas companies, Star Group LP ranks better than 94.23% on this metric.

Star Group LP has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Star Group LP has Narrow Moat: Star Group LP has a solid narrow moat due to its established distribution network and some customer loyalty. The company benefits from economies of scale, but lacks significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers. Its market share is solid but not dominant, providing a modest competitive edge.

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 Star Group LP might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Star Group LP  (NYSE:SGU) 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

Star Group LP Moat Score Related Terms

SGU vs CLNE, FGPR, BDCO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Star Group LP'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.

Star Group LP Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Star Group LP's Moat Score falls into.


SGU
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Star Group LP (SGU) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 01, 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, Star Group LP ranks #60 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Star Group LP's Moat Score too high?
Star Group LP's current Moat Score is 5. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Star Group LP's value of 5 is 400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Group LP ranks #60 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Star Group LP has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Group LP's Moat Score compare to CLNE and FGPR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Star Group LP ranks #60 out of 1040 companies for Moat Score. This places Star Group LP in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Star Group LP's value of 5 is 400% 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. Star Group LP's current Moat Score of 5 is 400% 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. Star Group LP's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Group LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Group LP (SGU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.68, compared to a current price of $12.54 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5 and 400% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Star Group LP's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Star Group LP (SGU), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 01, 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 Star Group LP (SGU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Group LP stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.54 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.68. GuruFocus considers Star Group LP to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SGU:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $12.68 vs. price of $12.54 (1.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 400% above the Oil & Gas median (#60 of 1040)

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

Star Group LP Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 9 West Broad Street, Suite 310, Stamford, CT, USA, 06902
Star Group LP is a home heating oil and propane distributor and services provider with one reportable operating segment that principally provides heating related services to residential and commercial customers. It serves residential and commercial customers whose primary use is to heat their homes and buildings in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S. regions. The company derives the majority of revenue from Petroleum products, which consist of home heating oil and propane as well as diesel fuel and gasoline.
79GF Score

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