Forum Energy Technologies (STU:1FE1) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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STU:1FE1 Forum Energy Technologies Inc STU:1FE1
47 GF Score
Price €71.00
GF Value €17.03
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Forum Energy Technologies Moat Score?

Forum Energy Technologies STU:1FE1 +0.71% 47 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:1FE1 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,048 Oil & Gas companies, Forum Energy Technologies ranks better than 76.53% on this metric.

Forum Energy Technologies has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Forum Energy Technologies has No Moat: Forum Energy Technologies operates in a highly competitive oilfield services industry with low switching costs and minimal differentiation. The company lacks significant market leadership, proprietary technology, or strong brand loyalty, resulting in a very weak 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 Forum Energy Technologies might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Forum Energy Technologies  (STU:1FE1) 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

Forum Energy Technologies Moat Score Related Terms

STU:1FE1 vs EROK, ACDC, CLB: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Forum Energy Technologies'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.

Forum Energy Technologies Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Forum Energy Technologies's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Forum Energy Technologies (STU:1FE1) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 14, 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, Forum Energy Technologies ranks #246 out of 1048 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Forum Energy Technologies' Moat Score too high?
Forum Energy Technologies' current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Forum Energy Technologies' value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forum Energy Technologies ranks #246 out of 1048 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Forum Energy Technologies has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forum Energy Technologies' Moat Score compare to EROK and ACDC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Forum Energy Technologies ranks #246 out of 1048 companies for Moat Score. This places Forum Energy Technologies in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Forum Energy Technologies' 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 1,048 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. Forum Energy Technologies'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. Forum Energy Technologies'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 Forum Energy Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forum Energy Technologies (STU:1FE1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.03, compared to a current price of €71.00 — trading 316.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Forum Energy Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Forum Energy Technologies (STU:1FE1), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 14, 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 Forum Energy Technologies (STU:1FE1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forum Energy Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €71.00 is trading 316.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.03. GuruFocus considers Forum Energy Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:1FE1:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €17.03 vs. price of €71.00 (316.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#246 of 1048)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1FE1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Forum Energy Technologies Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges FET:USA
Address 10344 Sam Houston Park Drive, Suite 300, Houston, TX, USA, 77064
Forum Energy Technologies Inc is a manufacturing company serving the oil, natural gas, industrial, and renewable energy industries. Its products include engineered capital equipment, as well as products that are consumed in the drilling, well construction, production, and transportation of oil and natural gas. The company operates in two reportable segments: Drilling and Completions, and Artificial Lift and Downhole. Maximum revenue is generated from the Drilling and Completions segment, which offers products used in the drilling process, and other products like hydraulic fracturing pumps, ROVs and trenchers, submarine rescue vehicles, etc. Geographically, the firm generates maximum revenue from the U.S., followed by Canada, Middle East, Europe and Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
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€71.00
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€17.03
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