Chevron (XSWX:CVX) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


XSWX:CVX Chevron Corp XSWX:CVX
62 GF Score
Price CHF138.91
GF Value CHF121.44
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What is Chevron Moat Score?

Chevron XSWX:CVX -0.72% 62 Moat Score is 8 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CVX with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF121.44. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,044 Oil & Gas companies, Chevron ranks better than 99.9% on this metric.

Chevron has the Moat Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Chevron has Wide Moat: Chevron Corp has a robust wide moat due to its significant market leadership, strong brand, and durable cost advantages from economies of scale. The company benefits from regulatory barriers and a superior distribution network, ensuring sustainable competitive advantages.

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 Chevron might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Chevron  (XSWX:CVX) 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

Chevron Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:CVX vs XOM, NFG, DEC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Chevron'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.

Chevron Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 8 mean?
Chevron (XSWX:CVX) has a Moat Score of 8 as of Jun. 28, 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, Chevron ranks #1 out of 1044 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Chevron's Moat Score too high?
Chevron's current Moat Score is 8. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Chevron's value of 8 is 700% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chevron ranks #1 out of 1044 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chevron has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chevron's Moat Score compare to XOM and NFG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Chevron ranks #1 out of 1044 companies for Moat Score. This places Chevron in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Chevron's value of 8 is 700% 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. Chevron's current Moat Score of 8 is 700% 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. Chevron's current Moat Score is 8. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chevron stock overvalued right now?
Chevron (XSWX:CVX) has a current Moat Score of 8. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF121.44, compared to a current price of CHF138.91 — trading 14.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 8 and 700% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Chevron's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Chevron (XSWX:CVX), the current Moat Score is 8 as of Jun. 28, 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 Chevron (XSWX:CVX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chevron stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF138.91 is trading 14.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF121.44.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CVX:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • GF Value™: CHF121.44 vs. price of CHF138.91 (14.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 700% above the Oil & Gas median (#1 of 1044)

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

Chevron Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1400 Smith Street, Houston, TX, USA, 77002-7327
Chevron is an integrated energy company with exploration, production, and refining operations worldwide. It is the second-largest oil company in the United States with 2025 worldwide net oil-equivalent production of 3.7 million barrels per day, including 8.5 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas and 2.3 million barrels of liquids per day. Production takes place in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The company's refining networks arelocated in the United States and Asia, with a total worldwide refining capacity of 1.8 million barrels of oil a day at year-end 2025. Net proved reserves at year-end 2025 stood at 10.6 billion barrels of oil equivalent, consisting of 5.7 billion barrels of liquids and 29.2 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
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