Source Energy Services (TSX:SHLE) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


TSX:SHLE Source Energy Services Ltd TSX:SHLE
69 GF Score
Price C$13.62
GF Value C$12.84
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Source Energy Services Moat Score?

Source Energy Services TSX:SHLE -0.37% 69 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:SHLE with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of C$12.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,044 Oil & Gas companies, Source Energy Services ranks better than 76.53% on this metric.

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

Source Energy Services has No Moat: Source Energy Services Ltd faces intense competition in the energy services sector. It has limited cost advantages and lacks significant brand strength or customer loyalty, 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 Source Energy Services might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Source Energy Services  (TSX:SHLE) 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

Source Energy Services Moat Score Related Terms

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

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Source 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.

Source Energy Services Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Source Energy Services (TSX:SHLE) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 29, 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, Source Energy Services ranks #245 out of 1044 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Source Energy Services' Moat Score too high?
Source Energy Services' current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Source Energy Services' value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Source Energy Services ranks #245 out of 1044 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Source Energy Services has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Source Energy Services' Moat Score compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Source Energy Services ranks #245 out of 1044 companies for Moat Score. This places Source Energy Services in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Source 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 1,044 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. Source 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. Source 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 Source Energy Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Source Energy Services (TSX:SHLE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$12.84, compared to a current price of C$13.62 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Source Energy Services' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Source Energy Services (TSX:SHLE), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 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 Source Energy Services (TSX:SHLE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Source Energy Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$13.62 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$12.84. GuruFocus considers Source Energy Services to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:SHLE:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: C$12.84 vs. price of C$13.62 (6.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#245 of 1044)

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

Source Energy Services Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges SCEYF:USAS4O0:Germany
Address 438, 11th Avenue SE, Suite 500, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2G 0Y4
Source Energy Services Ltd is a Canada-based company engaged in the integrated production and distribution of frac sand as well as the distribution of other bulk oil and gas well completion materials that aren't produced by Source. It provides customers with an end-to-end solution for frac sand supported by its Wisconsin, United States, and Peace River, Alberta, Canada mines and processing facilities, its Western Canadian terminal network, and its last-mile logistics capabilities, including its trucking operations, and Sahara, a proprietary well site mobile sand storage and handling system. The geographical segments of the group are the USA Operations and Canadian Operations.
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