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DVN (Devon Energy) Moat Score : 5/10 (As of Jul. 11, 2025)


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What is Devon Energy Moat Score?

Devon Energy has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Devon Energy has Narrow Moat: Devon Energy benefits from economies of scale and a strong distribution network in the energy sector. However, the cyclical nature of the industry and competition limit its moat to a solid narrow category.

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 Devon Energy might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Competitive Comparison of Devon Energy's Moat Score

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Devon 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.

Devon Energy's Moat Score Distribution in the Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Devon Energy  (NYSE:DVN) 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

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Devon Energy Business Description

Industry
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Address
333 West Sheridan Avenue, Oklahoma, OK, USA, 73102-5015
Website
https://www.devonenergy.com
Devon Energy is an oil and gas producer with acreage in several top US shale plays. While roughly two thirds of its production comes from the Permian Basin, it also holds a meaningful presence in the Anadarko, Eagle Ford, and Bakken basins. At the end of 2024, Devon reported net proved reserves of 2.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged roughly 848,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2024 at a ratio of 73% oil and natural gas liquids and 27% natural gas.
Executives
Tana K Cashion officer: SVP Human Resources and Admin 333 W. SHERIDAN AVENUE, OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73102
Richard E Muncrief director, officer: President and CEO 333 W. SHERIDAN AVE, OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73102
Dennis C Cameron officer: EVP and General Counsel DEVON ENERGY, 333 W. SHERIDAN AVE, OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73102
Clay M Gaspar officer: EVP and COO 333 W. SHERIDAN AVE, OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73102
John E Bethancourt director 6001 BOLLINGER CANYON ROAD, SAN RAMON CA 94583
Michael N Mears director ONE WILLIAMS CENTER, MD 28-1, TULSA OK 74172
Gennifer F. Kelly director 1702 COMMERCE WAY, BRENTWOOD TN 37027
Valerie Williams director C/O OMNICOM GROUP INC., 280 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10017
Ann G Fox director 2001 KIRBY DRIVE, SUITE 200, HOUSTON TX 77019
Kelt Kindick director DEVON ENERGY CORP, 333 W SHERIDAN AVE, OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73102
Jeffrey L Ritenour officer: EVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 333 W. SHERIDAN AVENUE, OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73102
Jeremy D. Humphers officer: SVP Chief Accounting Officer 333 WEST SHERIDAN AVENUE, OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73102-5015
Felix Investments Holdings Ii, Llc director, 10 percent owner 1530 16TH STREET, SUITE 500, DENVER CO 80202
Encap Energy Capital Fund X, L.p. director, 10 percent owner 9651 KATY FREEWAY, SUITE 600, HOUSTON TX 77024
Karl F Kurz director DEVON ENERGY CORP., 333 W. SHERIDAN AVE, OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73102