SU (Suncor Energy) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


SU Suncor Energy Inc SU
65 GF Score
Price $55.05
GF Value $42.00
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Suncor Energy Moat Score?

Suncor Energy SU +2.76% 65 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates SU with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Suncor Energy ranks better than 98.46% on this metric.

Suncor Energy has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Suncor Energy has Narrow Moat: Suncor Energy has a strong position in the Canadian oil sands, benefiting from cost advantages and significant infrastructure investments. However, the industry is highly competitive and subject to regulatory changes, limiting its moat to a strong narrow one.

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 Suncor Energy might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Suncor Energy  (NYSE:SU) 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

Suncor Energy Moat Score Related Terms

SU vs XOM, CVX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Suncor Energy'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.

Suncor Energy Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Suncor Energy (SU) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 04, 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, Suncor Energy ranks #16 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Suncor Energy's Moat Score too high?
Suncor Energy's current Moat Score is 6. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Suncor Energy's value of 6 is 500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Suncor Energy ranks #16 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Suncor Energy has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suncor Energy's Moat Score compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Suncor Energy ranks #16 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Suncor Energy in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Suncor Energy's value of 6 is 500% 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. Suncor Energy's current Moat Score of 6 is 500% 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. Suncor Energy's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suncor Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suncor Energy (SU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.00, compared to a current price of $55.05 — trading 31.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6 and 500% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Suncor Energy'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 Suncor Energy (SU), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 04, 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 Suncor Energy (SU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suncor Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $55.05 is trading 31.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $42.00. GuruFocus considers Suncor Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SU:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $42.00 vs. price of $55.05 (31.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 500% above the Oil & Gas median (#16 of 1041)

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

Suncor Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 150 - 6th Avenue S.W., P.O. Box 2844, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 3E3
Suncor Energy Inc is an integrated energy company. The company's operations span the full energy value chain, including oil sands mining and in situ operations, upgrading, offshore production, petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S., marketing and trading, and nationwide PetroCanada retail and wholesale networks delivering reliable energy that fuels economic growth and meets the needs of customers across Canada and globally. It also conducts energy trading activities focused principally on the marketing and trading of crude oil, natural gas, byproducts, refined products, & power. The company's operating segments include Oil Sands, Exploration & Production, Refining & Marketing (R&M), & Corporate & eliminations. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Canada.
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