Frontline (MEX:FRO1 N) Moat Score : 4/10 (As of Jul. 13, 2025)

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What is Frontline Moat Score?

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 but modest moat in the shipping industry. It benefits from economies of scale and a strong fleet, but the highly competitive and cyclical nature of the industry limits its moat strength.

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.

Competitive Comparison of Frontline's Moat Score

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's Moat Score Distribution in the 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.

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Frontline (MEX:FRO1 N) 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
10	Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9	Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7	Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6	Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5	Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4	Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3	No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0	No Moat - No discernible moat

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Frontline Business Description

Industry

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Address

8, John Kennedy Street, 7th floor, Iris House, Office 740B, Limassol, CYP, 3106

Website

https://www.frontlineplc.cy

Frontline PLC is an international shipping company engaged in the seaborne transportation of crude oil and oil products. Group operates through the tankers segment. The tankers segment includes crude oil tankers and product tankers. Its geographical area of operation includes Arabian Gulf, West African, the North Sea, and the Caribbean. Frontline earns revenue through voyage charters, time charters, and a finance lease. It is also involved in the charter, purchase, and sale of vessels.

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