VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) Tariff Resilience Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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LSE:EGY VAALCO Energy Inc LSE:EGY
76 GF Score
Price £4.05
GF Value £2.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is VAALCO Energy Tariff Resilience Score?

VAALCO Energy LSE:EGY 76 Tariff Resilience Score is 7 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:EGY with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,033 Oil & Gas companies, VAALCO Energy ranks better than 94.19% on this metric.

VAALCO Energy has the Tariff Resilience Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Highly Resilient.

VAALCO Energy has VAALCO Energy Inc has a moderate tariff resilience due to its focus on oil and gas, which are less tariff-sensitive. Its operations are primarily in Africa, with sales in global markets. Historical tariffs have had limited impact, and the company benefits from industry-specific exemptions.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes VAALCO Energy might have Highly Resilient.

VAALCO Energy  (LSE:EGY) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

VAALCO Energy Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

LSE:EGY vs SD, WTI, ZNOG: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, VAALCO Energy's Tariff Resilience Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Tariff Resilience 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.

VAALCO Energy Tariff Resilience Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where VAALCO Energy's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


LSE:EGY
76GF Score
VAALCO Energy Inc LSE:EGY
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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 7 mean?
VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 7 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, VAALCO Energy ranks #60 out of 1033 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is VAALCO Energy's Tariff Resilience Score too high?
VAALCO Energy's current Tariff Resilience Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, VAALCO Energy ranks #60 out of 1033 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, VAALCO Energy has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VAALCO Energy's Tariff Resilience Score compare to SD and WTI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, VAALCO Energy ranks #60 out of 1033 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places VAALCO Energy in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. VAALCO Energy's current Tariff Resilience 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 VAALCO Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.73, compared to a current price of £4.05 — trading 48.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 7. VAALCO Energy's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 7 as of Jul. 22, 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 VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAALCO Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £4.05 is trading 48.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.73. GuruFocus considers VAALCO Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:EGY:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 7
  • GF Value™: £2.73 vs. price of £4.05 (48.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs

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

VAALCO Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges EGY:USAVAW:Germany
Address 2500 CityWest Boulevard, Suite 400, Houston, TX, USA, 77042
VAALCO Energy Inc is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs). It has a diversified, African-focused portfolio of production, development, and exploration assets located in Gabon, Egypt, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria, which are also considered its reportable operating segments. Maximum revenue is generated from the Gabon segment, which holds working interest in and operates the Etame Marin block, located offshore Gabon. The company derives all of its revenue from crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids sales.
76GF Score

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