Exxon Mobil (XSWX:XOM) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


XSWX:XOM Exxon Mobil Corp XSWX:XOM
68 GF Score
Price CHF110.48
GF Value CHF92.97
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What is Exxon Mobil Moat Score?

Exxon Mobil XSWX:XOM -0.38% 68 Moat Score is 8 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:XOM with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF92.97. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,043 Oil & Gas companies, Exxon Mobil ranks better than 99.9% on this metric.

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

Exxon Mobil has Wide Moat: Exxon Mobil has a robust wide moat due to its market leadership in the oil and gas industry, significant economies of scale, and strong brand recognition. Its extensive distribution network and valuable intellectual property further solidify its competitive position, providing durable cost advantages and pricing power.

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 Exxon Mobil might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.


Exxon Mobil  (XSWX:XOM) 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

Exxon Mobil Moat Score Related Terms


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

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Exxon Mobil'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.


Exxon Mobil Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Exxon Mobil'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?
Exxon Mobil (XSWX:XOM) has a Moat Score of 8 as of Jun. 30, 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, Exxon Mobil ranks #1 out of 1043 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Exxon Mobil's Moat Score too high?
Exxon Mobil's current Moat Score is 8. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Exxon Mobil's value of 8 is 700% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Exxon Mobil ranks #1 out of 1043 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Exxon Mobil has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Exxon Mobil's Moat Score compare to CVX and NFG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Exxon Mobil ranks #1 out of 1043 companies for Moat Score. This places Exxon Mobil in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Exxon Mobil'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 1,043 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. Exxon Mobil'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. Exxon Mobil'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 Exxon Mobil stock overvalued right now?
Exxon Mobil (XSWX:XOM) has a current Moat Score of 8. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF92.97, compared to a current price of CHF110.48 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 8 and 700% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Exxon Mobil's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Exxon Mobil (XSWX:XOM), the current Moat Score is 8 as of Jun. 30, 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 Exxon Mobil (XSWX:XOM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exxon Mobil stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF110.48 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF92.97.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:XOM:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • GF Value™: CHF92.97 vs. price of CHF110.48 (18.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 700% above the Oil & Gas median (#1 of 1043)

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


Exxon Mobil Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 22777 Springwoods Village Parkway, Spring, TX, USA, 77389-1425
ExxonMobil is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil worldwide. In 2025, it produced 3.3 million barrels of liquids and 8.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2025, reserves were 19.3 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 69% of which were liquids. The company is one of the world's largest refiners, with a total global refining capacity of 4.1 million barrels of oil per day, and is one of the world's largest manufacturers of commodity and specialty chemicals.
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