WES (Western Midstream Partners LP) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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WES Western Midstream Partners LP WES
85 GF Score
Price $46.14
GF Value $43.92
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Western Midstream Partners LP Moat Score?

Western Midstream Partners LP WES -0.02% 85 Moat Score is 6 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates WES with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,045 Oil & Gas companies, Western Midstream Partners LP ranks better than 98.47% on this metric.

Western Midstream Partners LP has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Western Midstream Partners LP has Narrow Moat: Western Midstream Partners has a strong narrow moat with durable cost advantages and a superior distribution network in the midstream energy sector. Regulatory barriers provide some protection, but the lack of significant pricing power limits it to a narrow 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 Western Midstream Partners LP might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Western Midstream Partners LP  (NYSE:WES) 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

Western Midstream Partners LP Moat Score Related Terms

WES vs PAA, DTM, AM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Western Midstream Partners LP'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.

Western Midstream Partners LP Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Western Midstream Partners LP's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Western Midstream Partners LP (WES) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Aug. 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, Western Midstream Partners LP ranks #16 out of 1045 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Western Midstream Partners LP's Moat Score too high?
Western Midstream Partners LP's current Moat Score is 6. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Western Midstream Partners LP's value of 6 is 500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Midstream Partners LP ranks #16 out of 1045 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Western Midstream Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Midstream Partners LP's Moat Score compare to PAA and DTM?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Western Midstream Partners LP ranks #16 out of 1045 companies for Moat Score. This places Western Midstream Partners LP in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Western Midstream Partners LP's value of 6 is 500% 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 1,045 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. Western Midstream Partners LP's current Moat Score of 6 is 500% 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. Western Midstream Partners LP's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Midstream Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Midstream Partners LP (WES) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.92, compared to a current price of $46.14 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6 and 500% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Western Midstream Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 9 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 Western Midstream Partners LP (WES), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Aug. 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.

Is Western Midstream Partners LP (WES) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Midstream Partners LP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $46.14 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.92. GuruFocus considers Western Midstream Partners LP to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WES:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $43.92 vs. price of $46.14 (5.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 500% above the Oil & Gas median (#16 of 1045)

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

Western Midstream Partners LP Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 9950 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 2800, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 77380
Western Midstream Partners LP is a USA-based company which own, operate, acquire and develop midstream energy assets. The company through its subsidiary is engaged in the business of gathering, processing, compressing, treating and transporting natural gas, condensate, NGLs and crude oil. It owns or has investments in assets located in the Rocky Mountains (Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming), the Mid-Continent (Kansas and Oklahoma) and Texas.
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