Gulf Marine Services (LSE:GMS) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


LSE:GMS Gulf Marine Services PLC LSE:GMS
55 GF Score
Price £0.18
GF Value £0.17
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Gulf Marine Services Moat Score?

Gulf Marine Services has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Gulf Marine Services has

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 Gulf Marine Services might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Gulf Marine Services  (LSE:GMS) 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

Gulf Marine Services Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:GMS
55GF Score
Gulf Marine Services PLC LSE:GMS
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Is Gulf Marine Services (LSE:GMS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Marine Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.18 is trading 6.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.17. GuruFocus considers Gulf Marine Services to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:GMS:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £0.17 vs. price of £0.18 (6.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 3 warning signs

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Gulf Marine Services Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges GMSl:UKG0M:Germany
Address P.O. Box 46046, Abu Dhabi, ARE
Gulf Marine Services PLC is a United Kingdom-based operator of self-propelled and self-elevating support vessels (SESVs). Its assets provide a stable platform for the delivery of a range of services performed by the company's clients throughout the total lifecycle of offshore oil, gas, and renewable energy activities. Its operating business segments include Six K-Class vessels, which include the Kamikaze, Kikuyu, Kawawa, Kudeta, Keloa, and Pepper vessels; Three S-Class vessels, which include the Shamal, Scirocco, and Sharqi vessels; Five E-Class vessels, which include the Endeavour, Endurance, Enterprise, and Evolution vessels; and the Other vessels segment.
55GF Score

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