California Resources (STU:1CLD) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 15, 2026)

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STU:1CLD California Resources Corp STU:1CLD
65 GF Score
Price €45.98
GF Value €49.60
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What is California Resources Moat Score?

California Resources STU:1CLD +1.08% 65 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:1CLD with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €49.60. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,048 Oil & Gas companies, California Resources ranks better than 87.31% on this metric.

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

California Resources has Narrow Moat: California Resources Corp benefits from significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses in the energy sector. However, volatile commodity prices and limited brand strength constrain its moat to a discernible but modest level.

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 California Resources might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

California Resources  (STU:1CLD) 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

California Resources Moat Score Related Terms

STU:1CLD vs CNX, CRK, MUR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, California Resources'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.

California Resources Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


STU:1CLD
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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
California Resources (STU:1CLD) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 15, 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, California Resources ranks #133 out of 1048 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is California Resources' Moat Score too high?
California Resources' current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. California Resources' value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, California Resources ranks #133 out of 1048 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, California Resources has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does California Resources' Moat Score compare to CNX and CRK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, California Resources ranks #133 out of 1048 companies for Moat Score. This places California Resources in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. California Resources' 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 1,048 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. California Resources'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. California Resources'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 California Resources stock overvalued right now?
California Resources (STU:1CLD) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is €49.60, compared to a current price of €45.98 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. California Resources' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 California Resources (STU:1CLD), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 15, 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 California Resources (STU:1CLD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €45.98 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €49.60.

Key valuation signals for STU:1CLD:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €49.60 vs. price of €45.98 (7.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1048)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1CLD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

California Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CRC:USA
Address 1 World Trade Center, Suite 1500, Long Beach, CA, USA, 90831
California Resources Corp is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company. The company has operations spread across different properties in several oil and gas exploration basins in California and Utah, such as the Midway-Sunset, South Belridge, and McKittrick fields, in the San Joaquin Basin, and other properties located in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Uinta, and the Ventura and Salinas basins. Additionally, the company is focused on maximizing the value of its land, mineral ownership, and energy expertise for decarbonization by developing carbon capture and storage (CCS) and other emissions-reducing projects. Its business is organized into two reporting segments: oil and natural gas, which generate maximum revenue, and carbon management.
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