VOC (VOC Energy Trust) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Sep. 04, 2026)

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VOC VOC Energy Trust VOC
77 GF Score
Price $3.29
GF Value $2.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is VOC Energy Trust Moat Score?

VOC Energy Trust VOC -2.08% 77 Moat Score is 2 as of Sep. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates VOC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Oil & Gas companies, VOC Energy Trust ranks better than 63.18% on this metric.

VOC Energy Trust has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

VOC Energy Trust has No Moat: VOC Energy Trust has very weak competitive advantages. It operates in a commodity-based industry with little pricing power or brand strength. The trust lacks significant intellectual property, network effects, or regulatory barriers, making its moat transient.

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 VOC Energy Trust might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

VOC Energy Trust  (NYSE:VOC) 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

VOC Energy Trust Moat Score Related Terms

VOC vs LRDC, GLND, PVL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, VOC Energy Trust'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.

VOC Energy Trust Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
VOC Energy Trust (VOC) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Sep. 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, VOC Energy Trust ranks #384 out of 1043 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is VOC Energy Trust's Moat Score too high?
VOC Energy Trust's current Moat Score is 2. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. VOC Energy Trust's value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VOC Energy Trust ranks #384 out of 1043 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, VOC Energy Trust has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VOC Energy Trust's Moat Score compare to LRDC and GLND?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, VOC Energy Trust ranks #384 out of 1043 companies for Moat Score. This puts VOC Energy Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. VOC Energy Trust's value of 2 is 100% 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 1,043 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. VOC Energy Trust's current Moat Score of 2 is 100% 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. VOC Energy Trust's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VOC Energy Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VOC Energy Trust (VOC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.45, compared to a current price of $3.29 — trading 34.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. VOC Energy Trust's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 VOC Energy Trust (VOC), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Sep. 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 VOC Energy Trust (VOC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VOC Energy Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.29 is trading 34.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.45. GuruFocus considers VOC Energy Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VOC:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $2.45 vs. price of $3.29 (34.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 100% above the Oil & Gas median (#384 of 1043)

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

VOC Energy Trust Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 601 Travis Street, Floor 16, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
VOC Energy Trust is a statutory trust. It is created to acquire and hold a term net profits interest for the benefit of the Trust unitholders. The underlying properties include VOC Brazos' net interests which are located in the states of Kansas and Texas. The trust is entitled to receive the net proceeds from the sale of production of oil and natural gas attributable to the underlying properties. The business and affairs of the Trust are managed by the Trustee, and neither VOC Brazos nor any of its affiliates has the ability to manage or influence the operations of the Trust. It operates in a single operating and reportable segment.
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