Kimbell Royalty Partners LP (STU:0R3) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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STU:0R3 Kimbell Royalty Partners LP STU:0R3
75 GF Score
Price €12.97
GF Value €13.65
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kimbell Royalty Partners LP Moat Score?

Kimbell Royalty Partners LP STU:0R3 +0.93% 75 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:0R3 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,045 Oil & Gas companies, Kimbell Royalty Partners LP ranks better than 87.27% on this metric.

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

Kimbell Royalty Partners LP has Narrow Moat: Kimbell Royalty Partners has a modest moat with some cost advantages and market position in the oil and gas royalty sector. However, it lacks significant brand strength, network effects, or regulatory barriers.

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 Kimbell Royalty Partners LP might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Kimbell Royalty Partners LP  (STU:0R3) 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

Kimbell Royalty Partners LP Moat Score Related Terms

STU:0R3 vs KOS, DMLP, TBN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Kimbell Royalty Partners 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.

Kimbell Royalty Partners LP Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kimbell Royalty Partners LP's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Kimbell Royalty Partners LP (STU:0R3) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 21, 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, Kimbell Royalty Partners LP ranks #133 out of 1045 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Kimbell Royalty Partners LP's Moat Score too high?
Kimbell Royalty Partners LP's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Kimbell Royalty Partners LP's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kimbell Royalty Partners LP ranks #133 out of 1045 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kimbell Royalty Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimbell Royalty Partners LP's Moat Score compare to KOS and DMLP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Kimbell Royalty Partners LP ranks #133 out of 1045 companies for Moat Score. This places Kimbell Royalty Partners LP in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Kimbell Royalty Partners LP'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 1,045 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. Kimbell Royalty Partners LP'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. Kimbell Royalty Partners LP'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 Kimbell Royalty Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimbell Royalty Partners LP (STU:0R3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.65, compared to a current price of €12.97 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Kimbell Royalty Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Kimbell Royalty Partners LP (STU:0R3), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 21, 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 Kimbell Royalty Partners LP (STU:0R3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimbell Royalty Partners LP stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €12.97 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.65. GuruFocus considers Kimbell Royalty Partners LP to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:0R3:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €13.65 vs. price of €12.97 (5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1045)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:0R3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kimbell Royalty Partners LP Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges KRP:USA0R3:Germany
Address 777 Taylor Street, Suite 810, Fort Worth, TX, USA, 76102
Kimbell Royalty Partners LP owns and acquires mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties throughout the United States. The company's basins and producing regions include areas of interest in the Permian Basin, Mid-Continent, Terryville/Cotton Valley/Haynesville, Appalachian Basin, Eagle Ford, Bakken/Williston Basin, and DJ Basin/Rockies/Niobrara. Its revenues are derived from royalty payments received from operators based on the sale of oil, natural gas and NGL production, as well as the sale of NGLs that are extracted from natural gas during processing.
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