KNOT Offshore Partners LP (FRA:KO4) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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FRA:KO4 KNOT Offshore Partners LP FRA:KO4
68 GF Score
Price €9.19
GF Value €6.95
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is KNOT Offshore Partners LP Moat Score?

KNOT Offshore Partners LP FRA:KO4 -1.26% 68 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KO4 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,038 Oil & Gas companies, KNOT Offshore Partners LP ranks better than 76.4% on this metric.

KNOT Offshore Partners LP has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

KNOT Offshore Partners LP has No Moat: KNOT Offshore Partners has limited competitive advantages in the shipping industry. While it has some contractual agreements, it lacks significant market leadership, brand strength, and cost advantages, with minimal regulatory barriers.

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 KNOT Offshore Partners LP might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

KNOT Offshore Partners LP  (FRA:KO4) 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

KNOT Offshore Partners LP Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:KO4 vs SMC, IMPP, TORO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, KNOT Offshore 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.

KNOT Offshore Partners LP Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
KNOT Offshore Partners LP (FRA:KO4) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 15, 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, KNOT Offshore Partners LP ranks #245 out of 1038 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is KNOT Offshore Partners LP's Moat Score too high?
KNOT Offshore Partners LP's current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. KNOT Offshore Partners LP's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KNOT Offshore Partners LP ranks #245 out of 1038 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KNOT Offshore Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KNOT Offshore Partners LP's Moat Score compare to SMC and IMPP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, KNOT Offshore Partners LP ranks #245 out of 1038 companies for Moat Score. This places KNOT Offshore Partners LP in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. KNOT Offshore Partners LP'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 1,038 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. KNOT Offshore Partners LP'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. KNOT Offshore Partners LP'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 KNOT Offshore Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KNOT Offshore Partners LP (FRA:KO4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.95, compared to a current price of €9.19 — trading 32.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. KNOT Offshore Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 9 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 KNOT Offshore Partners LP (FRA:KO4), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 15, 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 KNOT Offshore Partners LP (FRA:KO4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KNOT Offshore Partners LP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.19 is trading 32.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.95. GuruFocus considers KNOT Offshore Partners LP to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KO4:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €6.95 vs. price of €9.19 (32.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#245 of 1038)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KO4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

KNOT Offshore Partners LP Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges KNOP:USA
Address 2 Queens Cross, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen, GBR, AB15 4YB
KNOT Offshore Partners LP owns, operates, and shuttles tankers under long-term charters in the North Sea and Brazil. The company provides crude oil loading, transportation, and storage services under time charters and bareboat charters. The Partnership is formed for acquiring ownership interests in over four shuttle tankers owned by Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers AS (KNOT). It operates through the shuttle tanker market segment.
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