Northern Ocean (OSL:NOL) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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OSL:NOL Northern Ocean Ltd OSL:NOL
61 GF Score
Price kr7.48
GF Value kr6.05
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Northern Ocean Moat Score?

Northern Ocean has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Northern Ocean 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 Northern Ocean might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Northern Ocean  (OSL:NOL) 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

Northern Ocean Moat Score Related Terms

OSL:NOL
61GF Score
Northern Ocean Ltd OSL:NOL
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Is Northern Ocean (OSL:NOL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Ocean stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr7.48 is trading 23.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr6.05. GuruFocus considers Northern Ocean to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:NOL:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: kr6.05 vs. price of kr7.48 (23.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Northern Ocean Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges NTNOF:USANOLo:Sweden
Address 14 Par La Ville Road, Par La Ville Place, PO Box HM 1593, Hamilton, BMU, HM08
Northern Ocean Ltd is an international offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas industry. The company acquires and operates modern drilling assets and is engaged in offshore contract drilling in benign and harsh environments, including ultra-deep-water environments. It owns a semi-submersible rig, Deepsea Mira. The company earns revenue mainly from drilling contracts for rigs.
61GF Score

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