Clarkson (FRA:1DH) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


FRA:1DH Clarkson PLC FRA:1DH
88 GF Score
Price €52.00
GF Value €41.26
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Clarkson Moat Score?

Clarkson FRA:1DH 88 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:1DH with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,059 Transportation companies, Clarkson ranks better than 88.01% on this metric.

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

Clarkson has Narrow Moat: Clarkson PLC has a discernible but modest moat due to its market leadership in shipping services. However, it lacks strong network effects and customer switching costs, keeping its moat narrow.

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 Clarkson might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Clarkson  (FRA:1DH) 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

Clarkson Moat Score Related Terms

Clarkson Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Clarkson'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.

Clarkson Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Clarkson's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Clarkson (FRA:1DH) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 07, 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, Clarkson ranks #127 out of 1059 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Clarkson's Moat Score too high?
Clarkson's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Clarkson ranks #127 out of 1059 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clarkson has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clarkson's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Clarkson ranks #127 out of 1059 companies for Moat Score. This places Clarkson in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 a Transportation company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Moat Score 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 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. Clarkson'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 Clarkson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clarkson (FRA:1DH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.26, compared to a current price of €52.00 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Clarkson's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 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 Clarkson (FRA:1DH), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 07, 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 Clarkson (FRA:1DH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clarkson stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €52.00 is trading 26% above its estimated GF Value™ of €41.26. GuruFocus considers Clarkson to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1DH:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €41.26 vs. price of €52.00 (26% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1DH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Clarkson Business Description

Address Commodity Quay, St Katharine Docks, London, GBR, E1W 1BF
Clarkson PLC offers shipbroking services, sector research, on-hand logistical support, and full investment banking services in the shipping and offshore sectors. The Group's operating segments are: Broking, Financial, Support, and Research. Maximum revenue is generated from the Broking segment, which represents services provided to shipowners and charterers relating to the transportation by sea of a wide range of cargoes. It also represents sale and purchase services provided to buyers and sellers/yards of maritime assets. Also included is a futures broking operation which arranges principal-to-principal cash-settled contracts for differences based upon standardised freight contracts. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
88GF Score

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