ZPHRF (Zephyr Energy) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


What is Zephyr Energy Moat Score?

Zephyr Energy ZPHRF +7.62% Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,044 Oil & Gas companies, Zephyr Energy ranks better than 87.26% on this metric.

Zephyr Energy has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Zephyr Energy has Narrow Moat: Zephyr Energy PLC has a discernible but modest moat due to some proprietary technology and regulatory barriers. However, it lacks strong brand strength, customer loyalty, and significant pricing power, limiting its competitive edge.

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 Zephyr Energy might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Zephyr Energy  (OTCPK:ZPHRF) 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

Zephyr Energy Moat Score Related Terms

ZPHRF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Moat Score Comparison

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

Zephyr Energy Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Zephyr Energy (ZPHRF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 29, 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, Zephyr Energy ranks #133 out of 1044 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Zephyr Energy's Moat Score too high?
Zephyr Energy's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Zephyr Energy's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zephyr Energy ranks #133 out of 1044 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Zephyr Energy's Moat Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Zephyr Energy ranks #133 out of 1044 companies for Moat Score. This places Zephyr Energy in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Zephyr Energy's value of 4 is 300% 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. Zephyr Energy's current Moat Score of 4 is 300% 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. Zephyr Energy's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zephyr Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zephyr Energy (ZPHRF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.04, compared to a current price of $0.05 — trading 13% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. 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 Zephyr Energy (ZPHRF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 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.

Zephyr Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges ZPHR:UKVD5N:Germany
Address Market Street, First Floor, Newmarket House, Newbury, West Berkshire, GBR, N1 7GU
Zephyr Energy PLC is a technology-led oil and gas company focused on responsible resource development from carbon-neutral operations in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States. The company's main operating segment is the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas resources, based in the USA. It generates the revenue from Crude oil, Natural gas, and Natural gas liquids.