TGS ASA (OSL:TGS) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


OSL:TGS TGS ASA OSL:TGS
90 GF Score
Price kr131.20
GF Value kr108.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is TGS ASA Moat Score?

TGS ASA OSL:TGS -0.08% 90 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:TGS with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of kr108.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Oil & Gas companies, TGS ASA ranks better than 87.25% on this metric.

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

TGS ASA has Narrow Moat: TGS ASA has a modest moat due to its specialized seismic data services, which create some customer switching costs. However, the company operates in a competitive industry with limited brand strength and no significant 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 TGS ASA might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

TGS ASA  (OSL:TGS) 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

TGS ASA Moat Score Related Terms

OSL:TGS vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, TGS ASA'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.

TGS ASA Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, TGS ASA's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where TGS ASA'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?
TGS ASA (OSL:TGS) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 30, 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, TGS ASA ranks #133 out of 1043 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is TGS ASA's Moat Score too high?
TGS ASA's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. TGS ASA's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TGS ASA ranks #133 out of 1043 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, TGS ASA has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TGS ASA's Moat Score compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, TGS ASA ranks #133 out of 1043 companies for Moat Score. This places TGS ASA in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. TGS ASA's value of 4 is 300% 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 1,043 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. TGS ASA's current Moat Score of 4 is 300% 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. TGS ASA'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 TGS ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TGS ASA (OSL:TGS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr108.07, compared to a current price of kr131.20 — trading 21.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. TGS ASA's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 TGS ASA (OSL:TGS), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 30, 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 TGS ASA (OSL:TGS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TGS ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr131.20 is trading 21.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr108.07. GuruFocus considers TGS ASA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:TGS:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: kr108.07 vs. price of kr131.20 (21.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1043)

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

TGS ASA Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 10451 Clay Road, Houston, TX, USA, 77041
TGS ASA provides energy data and related services, offering technology and solutions that support decision-making across the energy value chain, including exploration and production activities. The company's business activities are organized in the following segments: Multi-client, Marine Data Acquisition (MDA), Imaging, New Energy Solutions (NES), and Shared Services. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Multi-client sales segment, which initiates, acquires, processes, markets and sells energy data to multiple customers on a non-exclusive basis. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from Africa and the Middle East.
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