Ensign Energy Services (TSX:ESI) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


TSX:ESI Ensign Energy Services Inc TSX:ESI
77 GF Score
Price C$3.28
GF Value C$2.38
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ensign Energy Services Moat Score?

Ensign Energy Services TSX:ESI +0.61% 77 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:ESI with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of C$2.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Ensign Energy Services ranks better than 76.46% on this metric.

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

Ensign Energy Services has No Moat: ESVIF operates in a highly competitive energy services market with limited differentiation. It lacks significant cost advantages, brand strength, or regulatory barriers, 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 Ensign Energy Services might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Ensign Energy Services  (TSX:ESI) 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

Ensign Energy Services Moat Score Related Terms

TSX:ESI vs NE, RIG, VAL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Ensign Energy 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.

Ensign Energy Services Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


TSX:ESI
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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Ensign Energy Services (TSX:ESI) has a Moat Score of 3 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, Ensign Energy Services ranks #245 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Ensign Energy Services' Moat Score too high?
Ensign Energy Services' current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Ensign Energy Services' value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ensign Energy Services ranks #245 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ensign Energy Services has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ensign Energy Services' Moat Score compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Ensign Energy Services ranks #245 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Ensign Energy Services in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Ensign Energy 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 1,041 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. Ensign Energy 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. Ensign Energy 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 Ensign Energy Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ensign Energy Services (TSX:ESI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$2.38, compared to a current price of C$3.28 — trading 37.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Ensign Energy Services' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 Ensign Energy Services (TSX:ESI), the current Moat Score is 3 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 Ensign Energy Services (TSX:ESI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ensign Energy Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$3.28 is trading 37.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$2.38. GuruFocus considers Ensign Energy Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:ESI:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: C$2.38 vs. price of C$3.28 (37.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#245 of 1041)

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

Ensign Energy Services Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges ESVIF:USAENB:Germany
Address 400, 5th Avenue South West, Suite 1000, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 0L6
Ensign Energy Services Inc provides oilfield services to the crude oil and natural gas industries in Canada, the United States, and internationally. In Canada, the Company's oilfield services business includes drilling rigs, oil sands/coring rigs, well servicing, underbalanced and managed pressure drilling, and equipment rental services. In the United States, it offers drilling rigs, directional services, well servicing, equipment rental services, and trucking services, and Internationally. Geographically the company operates in nine countries; Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela.
77GF Score

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