Spartan Delta (TSX:SDE) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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TSX:SDE Spartan Delta Corp TSX:SDE
52 GF Score
Price C$12.12
GF Value C$5.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Spartan Delta Moat Score?

Spartan Delta TSX:SDE -1.30% 52 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:SDE with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of C$5.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Spartan Delta ranks better than 76.46% on this metric.

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

Spartan Delta has No Moat: Spartan Delta Corp operates in a highly competitive energy sector with limited market leadership and no significant customer switching costs. The company lacks strong brand strength, regulatory barriers, or proprietary technology, 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 Spartan Delta might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Spartan Delta  (TSX:SDE) 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

Spartan Delta Moat Score Related Terms

TSX:SDE vs COP, EOG, FANG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Spartan Delta'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.

Spartan Delta Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Spartan Delta's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Spartan Delta (TSX:SDE) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 26, 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, Spartan Delta ranks #245 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Spartan Delta's Moat Score too high?
Spartan Delta's current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Spartan Delta's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Spartan Delta ranks #245 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Spartan Delta has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spartan Delta's Moat Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Spartan Delta ranks #245 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Spartan Delta in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Spartan Delta's 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. Spartan Delta'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. Spartan Delta'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 Spartan Delta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spartan Delta (TSX:SDE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$5.24, compared to a current price of C$12.12 — trading 131.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Spartan Delta's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Spartan Delta (TSX:SDE), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 26, 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 Spartan Delta (TSX:SDE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spartan Delta stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$12.12 is trading 131.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$5.24. GuruFocus considers Spartan Delta to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:SDE:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: C$5.24 vs. price of C$12.12 (131.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#245 of 1041)

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

Spartan Delta Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges DALXF:USA4YJ0:Germany
Address 350 - 7 th Avenue SW, Suite 1400, First Canadian Centre, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 3N9
Spartan Delta Corp is an oil and gas exploration and production company. The company is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas properties in western Canada. The company operates and focuses its activities in west central Alberta, the Deep Basin and in the West Shale Basin Duvernay. It is a differentiated energy company whose ESG-focused culture is centered on generating sustainable free cash flow through oil and gas exploration and development.
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