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Average Age of Fleet in Years indicates the average age of fleet of this coompany. Companies with a higher average age of fleet may need to spend more on buying new ships, which reduces cash position in the future. Usually it reflects that the company has financial problems and failed to buy new fleets. Under rare situations it reflects good maintenance for existing fleets and extending their life.
The historical rank and industry rank for Frontline's Average Age of Fleet in Years or its related term are showing as below:
FRO's Average Age of Fleet in Years is not ranked *
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Frontline (NYSE:FRO) Average Age of Fleet in Years Explanation
Companies with a higher average age of fleet may need to spend more on buying new ships, which reduces cash position in the future. Usually it reflects that the company has financial problems and failed to buy new fleets. Under rare situations it reflects good maintenance for existing fleets and extending their life. Companies with a lower average age of fleet may also have a higher depreciation.
According to the data from statista.com, as of 2020, the average age of all ships in the world merchant fleet was just over 20 years. General cargo ships were the oldest type of vessels with an average age of around 26 years; likewise, over 65 percent of the world's cargo ships were older than 14 years, in contrast with over 18 percent of bulk carriers.
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Frontline Average Age of Fleet in Years Historical Data
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FRO vs VNOM, AM, PAGP: Average Age of Fleet in Years Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Frontline's Average Age of Fleet in Years, along with its competitors' market caps and Average Age of Fleet in Years 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.
What does a Average Age of Fleet in Years of 0.00 mean?
Frontline (FRO) has a Average Age of Fleet in Years of 0.00 as of . 20.
Is Frontline's Average Age of Fleet in Years too high?
Frontline's current Average Age of Fleet in Years is 0.00. Overall, Frontline has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontline's Average Age of Fleet in Years compare to VNOM and AM?
Frontline's Average Age of Fleet in Years of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Average Age of Fleet in Years for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Average Age of Fleet in Years depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Average Age of Fleet in Years 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 Average Age of Fleet in Years mean?
A high Average Age of Fleet in Years can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Frontline's current Average Age of Fleet in Years is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontline stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontline (FRO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.84, compared to a current price of $37.97 — trading 41.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Average Age of Fleet in Years is 0.00. Frontline's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Average Age of Fleet in Years calculated?
Average Age of Fleet in Years is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Frontline (FRO), the current Average Age of Fleet in Years is 0.00 as of . 20. 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 Frontline (FRO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontline stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $37.97 is trading 41.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.84.
GuruFocus considers Frontline to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRO:
Average Age of Fleet in Years: 0.00
GF Value™: $26.84 vs. price of $37.97 (41.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frontline PLC is an international shipping company engaged in the seaborne transportation of crude oil and oil products. It owns and operates modern fleets in the industry, consisting of VLCCs, Suezmax tankers, LR2, and Aframax tankers, which operate in the spot and time charter markets. The vessels normally trade between the larger refinery centers around the world, such as the Gulf of Mexico, the Middle East, Rotterdam, and Singapore. The company generates the majority of its revenue from voyage and time charters. It has only one reportable segment: tankers.
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