Frontline (CHIX:FROO) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


CHIX:FROO Frontline PLC CHIX:FROO
79 GF Score
Price kr349.55
GF Value kr252.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Frontline Moat Score?

Frontline CHIX:FROO -5.91% 79 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FROO with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of kr252.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Frontline ranks better than 87.22% on this metric.

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

Frontline has Narrow Moat: Frontline PLC has a discernible moat due to its market position in the shipping industry and some cost advantages. However, the industry is highly competitive with limited customer switching costs, resulting in a narrow moat.

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 Frontline might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Frontline  (CHIX:FROo) 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

Frontline Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:FROO vs VNOM, GLNG, HESM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Frontline'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.

Frontline Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


CHIX:FROO
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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Frontline (CHIX:FROO) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 01, 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, Frontline ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Frontline's Moat Score too high?
Frontline's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Frontline's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontline ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Frontline has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontline's Moat Score compare to VNOM and GLNG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Frontline ranks #133 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Frontline in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Frontline'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 1,041 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. Frontline'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. Frontline'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 Frontline stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontline (CHIX:FROO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr252.81, compared to a current price of kr349.55 — trading 38.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Frontline's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Frontline (CHIX:FROO), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 01, 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 Frontline (CHIX:FROO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontline stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr349.55 is trading 38.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr252.81. GuruFocus considers Frontline to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:FROO:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: kr252.81 vs. price of kr349.55 (38.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1041)

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

Frontline Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 8, John Kennedy Street, Office 740B, 7th Floor, Iris House, Limassol, CYP, 3106
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.
79GF Score

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