Phillips 66 (XSWX:PSX) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


XSWX:PSX Phillips 66 XSWX:PSX
68 GF Score
Price CHF138.77
GF Value CHF109.85
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What is Phillips 66 Moat Score?

Phillips 66 XSWX:PSX +0.02% 68 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:PSX with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF109.85. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Phillips 66 ranks better than 99.71% on this metric.

Phillips 66 has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Phillips 66 has Wide Moat: Phillips 66 benefits from significant economies of scale, a strong brand, and a superior distribution network in the energy sector. Its durable cost advantages and regulatory barriers provide a clear and robust wide 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 Phillips 66 might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Phillips 66  (XSWX:PSX) 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

Phillips 66 Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:PSX vs MPC, VLO, DINO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Phillips 66'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.

Phillips 66 Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Phillips 66's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Phillips 66's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Phillips 66 (XSWX:PSX) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 27, 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, Phillips 66 ranks #3 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Phillips 66's Moat Score too high?
Phillips 66's current Moat Score is 7. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Phillips 66's value of 7 is 600% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Phillips 66 ranks #3 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Phillips 66 has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Phillips 66's Moat Score compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Phillips 66 ranks #3 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Phillips 66 in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Phillips 66's value of 7 is 600% 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 1,041 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. Phillips 66's current Moat Score of 7 is 600% 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. Phillips 66's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Phillips 66 stock overvalued right now?
Phillips 66 (XSWX:PSX) has a current Moat Score of 7. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF109.85, compared to a current price of CHF138.77 — trading 26.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7 and 600% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Phillips 66's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 Phillips 66 (XSWX:PSX), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 27, 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 Phillips 66 (XSWX:PSX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Phillips 66 stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF138.77 is trading 26.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF109.85.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:PSX:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: CHF109.85 vs. price of CHF138.77 (26.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 600% above the Oil & Gas median (#3 of 1041)

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

Phillips 66 Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 2331 CityWest Boulevard, Houston, TX, USA, 77042
Phillips 66 is an independent refiner that owns or holds interest in 10 refineries with a total crude throughput capacity of 2.0 million barrels per day, or mmb/d, at the end of 2025. The midstream segment comprises extensive transportation and NGL processing assets. It includes 70,000 miles of crude oil, refined petroleum product, NGL and natural gas pipeline systems, and a comprehensive set of refined petroleum product, NGL and crude oil terminals, gathering and processing plants and fractionation facilities and various other storage and loading facilities. Its CPChem chemical joint venture operates facilities primarily in the United States and the Middle East and produces olefins and polyolefins.
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