Tsakos Energy Navigation (BDA:TEN.BH) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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BDA:TEN.BH Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd BDA:TEN.BH
52 GF Score
Price $74.05
GF Value $43.68
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Tsakos Energy Navigation Moat Score?

Tsakos Energy Navigation BDA:TEN.BH 52 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates BDA:TEN.BH with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.68. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,039 Oil & Gas companies, Tsakos Energy Navigation ranks better than 76.42% on this metric.

Tsakos Energy Navigation has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Tsakos Energy Navigation has No Moat: Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd operates in a highly competitive shipping industry with low customer switching costs and minimal differentiation. It lacks significant regulatory barriers or proprietary technology, resulting in a very weak competitive position.

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 Tsakos Energy Navigation might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Tsakos Energy Navigation  (BDA:TEN.BH) 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

Tsakos Energy Navigation Moat Score Related Terms

BDA:TEN.BH vs PBT, SBR, EE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Tsakos Energy Navigation'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.

Tsakos Energy Navigation Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


BDA:TEN.BH
52GF Score
Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd BDA:TEN.BH
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Tsakos Energy Navigation (BDA:TEN.BH) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 20, 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, Tsakos Energy Navigation ranks #245 out of 1039 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Tsakos Energy Navigation's Moat Score too high?
Tsakos Energy Navigation's current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Tsakos Energy Navigation's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tsakos Energy Navigation ranks #245 out of 1039 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tsakos Energy Navigation has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tsakos Energy Navigation's Moat Score compare to PBT and SBR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Tsakos Energy Navigation ranks #245 out of 1039 companies for Moat Score. This places Tsakos Energy Navigation in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Tsakos Energy Navigation's value of 3 is 200% 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 1,039 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. Tsakos Energy Navigation's current Moat Score of 3 is 200% 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. Tsakos Energy Navigation's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tsakos Energy Navigation stock overvalued right now?
Tsakos Energy Navigation (BDA:TEN.BH) has a current Moat Score of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.68, compared to a current price of $74.05 — trading 69.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Tsakos Energy Navigation's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 warning signs 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 Tsakos Energy Navigation (BDA:TEN.BH), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 20, 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 Tsakos Energy Navigation (BDA:TEN.BH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsakos Energy Navigation stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $74.05 is trading 69.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.68.

Key valuation signals for BDA:TEN.BH:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $43.68 vs. price of $74.05 (69.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#245 of 1039)

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

Tsakos Energy Navigation Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 367 Syngrou Avenue, 175 64 Palaio Faliro, Megaron Makedonia, Athens, GRC, 175 64
Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd is a provider of international seaborne crude oil and petroleum product transportation services. The company operated a fleet of modern crude oil and petroleum product tankers, including vessels chartered-in that provide world-wide marine transportation services for national and other independent oil companies and refiners under long, medium and short-term charters. Its fleet also includes LNG carriers, including chartered-in vessel and suezmax shuttle tankers with dynamic positioning technology (DP2). It operates in one reportable segment, the world-wide maritime transportation of liquid energy-related products.
52GF Score

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