DLNG (Dynagas LNG Partners LP) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


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74 GF Score
Price $3.41
GF Value $3.61
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Dynagas LNG Partners LP Moat Score?

Dynagas LNG Partners LP DLNG +0.74% 74 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates DLNG with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Dynagas LNG Partners LP ranks better than 94.24% on this metric.

Dynagas LNG Partners LP has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Dynagas LNG Partners LP has Narrow Moat: Dynagas has a solid narrow moat due to its specialized LNG shipping fleet and long-term contracts, providing some customer switching costs. However, the capital-intensive nature of the industry and competition from other LNG carriers limit its 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 Dynagas LNG Partners LP might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Dynagas LNG Partners LP  (NYSE:DLNG) 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

Dynagas LNG Partners LP Moat Score Related Terms

DLNG vs NFE, MMLP, TORO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Dynagas LNG Partners LP'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.

Dynagas LNG Partners LP Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Dynagas LNG Partners LP's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Dynagas LNG Partners LP (DLNG) has a Moat Score of 5 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, Dynagas LNG Partners LP ranks #60 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Dynagas LNG Partners LP's Moat Score too high?
Dynagas LNG Partners LP's current Moat Score is 5. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's value of 5 is 400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dynagas LNG Partners LP ranks #60 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dynagas LNG Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dynagas LNG Partners LP's Moat Score compare to NFE and MMLP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Dynagas LNG Partners LP ranks #60 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Dynagas LNG Partners LP in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's value of 5 is 400% 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. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's current Moat Score of 5 is 400% 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. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dynagas LNG Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dynagas LNG Partners LP (DLNG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.61, compared to a current price of $3.41 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5 and 400% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Dynagas LNG Partners LP (DLNG), the current Moat Score is 5 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 Dynagas LNG Partners LP (DLNG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dynagas LNG Partners LP stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.41 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.61. GuruFocus considers Dynagas LNG Partners LP to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DLNG:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $3.61 vs. price of $3.41 (5.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 400% above the Oil & Gas median (#60 of 1041)

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Dynagas LNG Partners LP Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges DLNGpA.PFD:USA
Address Poseidonos Avenue and Foivis 2 Street, 166 74 Glyfada, Athens, GRC, 98000
Dynagas LNG Partners LP is a limited partnership company focused on owning and operating high specification and versatile LNG carriers that are employed on multi-year contracts with international energy companies, providing the benefits of stable cash flows and high utilization rates. The company defines charters of two years or more as multi-year charters. Its current LNG Carrier fleet is optimized for trading flexibility. In addition to conventional trade, part of LNG Carrier fleet is assigned with Ice Class 1A FS notation and is winterized, which enables trade in subzero and ice bound conditions.
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