KLX Energy Services Holdings (STU:KX4A) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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STU:KX4A KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc STU:KX4A
53 GF Score
Price €1.83
GF Value €3.01
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is KLX Energy Services Holdings Moat Score?

KLX Energy Services Holdings STU:KX4A -5.18% 53 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:KX4A with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.01 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,039 Oil & Gas companies, KLX Energy Services Holdings ranks better than 76.42% on this metric.

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

KLX Energy Services Holdings has No Moat: KLX Energy Services operates in a highly competitive energy sector with limited market share and no significant cost advantages or intellectual property, resulting in a very weak moat.

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 KLX Energy Services Holdings might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

KLX Energy Services Holdings  (STU:KX4A) 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

KLX Energy Services Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

STU:KX4A vs RCON, KLNG, DTI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, KLX Energy Services Holdings'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.

KLX Energy Services Holdings Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where KLX Energy Services Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
KLX Energy Services Holdings (STU:KX4A) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 19, 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, KLX Energy Services Holdings ranks #245 out of 1039 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is KLX Energy Services Holdings' Moat Score too high?
KLX Energy Services Holdings' current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. KLX Energy Services Holdings' value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KLX Energy Services Holdings ranks #245 out of 1039 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KLX Energy Services Holdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KLX Energy Services Holdings' Moat Score compare to RCON and KLNG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, KLX Energy Services Holdings ranks #245 out of 1039 companies for Moat Score. This places KLX Energy Services Holdings in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. KLX Energy Services Holdings' 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 1,039 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. KLX Energy Services Holdings'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. KLX Energy Services Holdings'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 KLX Energy Services Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLX Energy Services Holdings (STU:KX4A) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.01, compared to a current price of €1.83 — trading 39.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. KLX Energy Services Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 KLX Energy Services Holdings (STU:KX4A), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 19, 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 KLX Energy Services Holdings (STU:KX4A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLX Energy Services Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.83 is trading 39.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.01. GuruFocus considers KLX Energy Services Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:KX4A:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €3.01 vs. price of €1.83 (39.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#245 of 1039)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:KX4A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

KLX Energy Services Holdings Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges KLXE:USA
Address 3040 Post Oak Boulevard, 15th Floor, Houston, TX, USA, 77056
KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc is a growth-oriented provider of diversified oilfield services to onshore oil and natural gas exploration and production (E&P) companies operating in both conventional and unconventional plays in all of the active basins throughout the United States. It serves the companies engaged in the exploration and development of onshore conventional and unconventional oil and natural gas reserves. Its products and services offerings include surface facilities and equipment, pressure control services, wireline services, fishing services, and engineered products. The company's segments include Southwest; Rocky Mountains and Northeast/Mid-Con region. It derives maximum revenue from Southwest region.
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