Calfrac Well Services (TSX:CFW) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


TSX:CFW Calfrac Well Services Ltd TSX:CFW
48 GF Score
Price C$6.19
GF Value C$2.96
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Calfrac Well Services Moat Score?

Calfrac Well Services TSX:CFW +3.86% 48 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:CFW with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of C$2.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,038 Oil & Gas companies, Calfrac Well Services ranks better than 76.4% on this metric.

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

Calfrac Well Services has No Moat: Calfrac operates in the highly competitive oilfield services industry with minimal differentiation. It lacks significant cost advantages, brand strength, or proprietary technology, and faces volatile market conditions that undermine any potential 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 Calfrac Well Services might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Calfrac Well Services  (TSX:CFW) 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

Calfrac Well Services Moat Score Related Terms

TSX:CFW vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Calfrac Well Services'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.

Calfrac Well Services Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Calfrac Well Services's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Calfrac Well Services (TSX:CFW) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 12, 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, Calfrac Well Services ranks #245 out of 1038 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Calfrac Well Services' Moat Score too high?
Calfrac Well Services' current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Calfrac Well Services' value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calfrac Well Services ranks #245 out of 1038 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Calfrac Well Services has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calfrac Well Services' Moat Score compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Calfrac Well Services ranks #245 out of 1038 companies for Moat Score. This places Calfrac Well Services in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Calfrac Well Services' 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 1,038 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. Calfrac Well Services'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. Calfrac Well Services'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 Calfrac Well Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calfrac Well Services (TSX:CFW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$2.96, compared to a current price of C$6.19 — trading 109.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Calfrac Well Services' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 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 Calfrac Well Services (TSX:CFW), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 12, 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 Calfrac Well Services (TSX:CFW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calfrac Well Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$6.19 is trading 109.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$2.96. GuruFocus considers Calfrac Well Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CFW:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: C$2.96 vs. price of C$6.19 (109.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#245 of 1038)

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

Calfrac Well Services Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CFWFF:USA5CFA:Germany
Address 407 - 8th Avenue SW, Suite 601, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 1E5
Calfrac Well Services Ltd is an independent provider of specialized oilfield services, including hydraulic fracturing, coiled tubing, cementing, and wireline services for the oil and natural gas industries in the United States, Canada, and Argentina. The company operates through two main segments. Its North America segment provides fracturing services to oil and natural gas companies operating in the Williston Basin in North Dakota, as well as the broader Rockies region. The Argentina segment, which generates the highest revenue, offers fracturing, coiled tubing, cementing, and other well stimulation services to oil and natural gas companies operating in the Neuquen and Comodoro Rivadavia regions.
48GF Score

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