CGX Energy (TSXV:OYL) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


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What is CGX Energy Moat Score?

CGX Energy TSXV:OYL +10.53% 25 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSXV:OYL with a GF Score™ of 25/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Oil & Gas companies, CGX Energy ranks better than 76.44% on this metric.

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

CGX Energy has No Moat: CGX Energy Inc has limited market leadership and lacks significant customer switching costs or intellectual property. The company does not exhibit strong brand strength or regulatory barriers, resulting in a 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 CGX Energy might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

CGX Energy  (TSXV:OYL) 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

CGX Energy Moat Score Related Terms

TSXV:OYL vs COP, EOG, FANG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, CGX 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.

CGX Energy Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
CGX Energy (TSXV:OYL) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 06, 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, CGX Energy ranks #245 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is CGX Energy's Moat Score too high?
CGX Energy's current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. CGX Energy's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CGX Energy ranks #245 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CGX Energy has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CGX Energy's Moat Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, CGX Energy ranks #245 out of 1040 companies for Moat Score. This places CGX Energy in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. CGX Energy'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 1,040 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. CGX Energy'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. CGX Energy'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 CGX Energy stock overvalued right now?
CGX Energy (TSXV:OYL) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. CGX Energy's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 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 CGX Energy (TSXV:OYL), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 06, 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.

CGX Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CGXEF:USAGXCN:Germany
Address 333 Bay Street, Suite 2400, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5H 2T6
CGX Energy Inc. is a Canada-based company engaged in petroleum and natural gas exploration offshore the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, South America (Guyana), and the construction of a deep water port on the Berbice River in Guyana. It has two reportable operating segments: petroleum and natural gas exploration.
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