SPND (Spindletop Oil & Gas Co) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 28, 2026)

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SPND Spindletop Oil & Gas Co SPND
65 GF Score
Price $2.55
GF Value $2.57
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Spindletop Oil & Gas Co Moat Score?

Spindletop Oil & Gas Co SPND -10.53% 65 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates SPND with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Spindletop Oil & Gas Co ranks better than 76.46% on this metric.

Spindletop Oil & Gas Co has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Spindletop Oil & Gas Co has No Moat: Spindletop Oil & Gas Co has a very weak moat due to its small scale and lack of significant competitive advantages. It does not possess strong brand strength, regulatory barriers, or proprietary technology.

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 Spindletop Oil & Gas Co might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Spindletop Oil & Gas Co  (OTCPK:SPND) 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

Spindletop Oil & Gas Co Moat Score Related Terms

SPND vs MXC, BRN, NRIS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Spindletop Oil & Gas Co'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.

Spindletop Oil & Gas Co Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Spindletop Oil & Gas Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Spindletop Oil & Gas Co (SPND) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 28, 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, Spindletop Oil & Gas Co ranks #245 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Spindletop Oil & Gas Co's Moat Score too high?
Spindletop Oil & Gas Co's current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Spindletop Oil & Gas Co's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Spindletop Oil & Gas Co ranks #245 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Spindletop Oil & Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spindletop Oil & Gas Co's Moat Score compare to MXC and BRN?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Spindletop Oil & Gas Co ranks #245 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Spindletop Oil & Gas Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Spindletop Oil & Gas Co'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 1,041 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. Spindletop Oil & Gas Co'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. Spindletop Oil & Gas Co'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 Spindletop Oil & Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spindletop Oil & Gas Co (SPND) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.57, compared to a current price of $2.55 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Spindletop Oil & Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Spindletop Oil & Gas Co (SPND), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 28, 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 Spindletop Oil & Gas Co (SPND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spindletop Oil & Gas Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.55 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.57. GuruFocus considers Spindletop Oil & Gas Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SPND:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $2.57 vs. price of $2.55 (0.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#245 of 1041)

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Spindletop Oil & Gas Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 12850 Spurling Road, Suite 200, Dallas, TX, USA, 75230-1279
Spindletop Oil & Gas Co is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the exploration, development, production, and acquisition of oil and natural gas. In addition, it also provides the rental of oilfield equipment and is engaged in the gathering and marketing of natural gas. The oil and gas properties of the company are spread across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, and Alabama. The company's operating business segments are: oil and gas exploration, acquisition, development and production of oil and natural gas; natural gas gathering; and commercial real estate investment. A majority of its revenue is generated from the oil and gas exploration, production, and operations segment.
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