Stolt-Nielsen (OSTO:SNIO) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


OSTO:SNIO Stolt-Nielsen Ltd OSTO:SNIO
74 GF Score
Price kr294.00
GF Value kr306.28
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Stolt-Nielsen Moat Score?

Stolt-Nielsen OSTO:SNIO +3.70% 74 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SNIO with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of kr306.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,056 Transportation companies, Stolt-Nielsen ranks better than 87.97% on this metric.

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

Stolt-Nielsen has Narrow Moat: Stolt-Nielsen Ltd has a modest moat due to its specialized logistics services and some customer loyalty. However, the competitive nature of the logistics industry and limited regulatory barriers constrain its market leadership, resulting in a discernible but modest moat.

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 Stolt-Nielsen might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Stolt-Nielsen  (OSTO:SNIO) 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

Stolt-Nielsen Moat Score Related Terms

Stolt-Nielsen Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Stolt-Nielsen'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.

Stolt-Nielsen Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Stolt-Nielsen's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stolt-Nielsen'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?
Stolt-Nielsen (OSTO:SNIO) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 03, 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, Stolt-Nielsen ranks #127 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Stolt-Nielsen's Moat Score too high?
Stolt-Nielsen's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Stolt-Nielsen ranks #127 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Stolt-Nielsen has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stolt-Nielsen's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Stolt-Nielsen ranks #127 out of 1056 companies for Moat Score. This places Stolt-Nielsen in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 a Transportation company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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. Stolt-Nielsen'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 Stolt-Nielsen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stolt-Nielsen (OSTO:SNIO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr306.28, compared to a current price of kr294.00 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Stolt-Nielsen's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Stolt-Nielsen (OSTO:SNIO), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 03, 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 Stolt-Nielsen (OSTO:SNIO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stolt-Nielsen stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr294.00 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr306.28. GuruFocus considers Stolt-Nielsen to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:SNIO:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: kr306.28 vs. price of kr294.00 (4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Stolt-Nielsen Business Description

Address 2 Church Street, Clarendon House, Hamilton, BMU, HM 11
Stolt-Nielsen Ltd is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Bermuda. The company organizes itself into five business segments: Tankers, Terminals, Tank Containers, Stolt Sea Farm, and Stolt-Nielsen Gas. The Group generates the majority of its operating revenue through its tanker segment from the transportation of liquids by sea and inland waterways under contracts of affreightment or through contracts on the spot market. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from the United States and the rest from Belgium, China, and other regions.
74GF Score

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