PSHG (Performance Shipping) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


PSHG Performance Shipping Inc PSHG
59 GF Score
Price $1.67
GF Value $2.08
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Performance Shipping Moat Score?

Performance Shipping PSHG +0.60% 59 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates PSHG with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,057 Transportation companies, Performance Shipping ranks better than 79.66% on this metric.

Performance Shipping has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Performance Shipping has No Moat: Performance Shipping Inc operates in the highly competitive shipping industry with limited differentiation. It lacks significant cost advantages, brand strength, or regulatory barriers, resulting in a weak competitive position.

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 Performance Shipping might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Performance Shipping  (NAS:PSHG) 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

Performance Shipping Moat Score Related Terms

PSHG vs CTRM, VNTG, EHLD: Moat Score Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Performance Shipping'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.

Performance Shipping Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Performance Shipping's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Performance Shipping's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Performance Shipping (PSHG) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 01, 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, Performance Shipping ranks #215 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Performance Shipping's Moat Score too high?
Performance Shipping's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Performance Shipping ranks #215 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Performance Shipping has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Performance Shipping's Moat Score compare to CTRM and VNTG?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Performance Shipping ranks #215 out of 1057 companies for Moat Score. This places Performance Shipping in the top 20% 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. Performance Shipping's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Performance Shipping stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Performance Shipping (PSHG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.08, compared to a current price of $1.67 — trading 19.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Performance Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Performance Shipping (PSHG), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 01, 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 Performance Shipping (PSHG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Performance Shipping stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.67 is trading 19.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.08. GuruFocus considers Performance Shipping to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PSHG:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $2.08 vs. price of $1.67 (19.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Performance Shipping Business Description

Other Exchanges DS2:Germany
Address 373 Syngrou Avenue, Palaio Faliro, Athens, GRC, 175 64
Performance Shipping Inc is a shipping company. The company is a provider of shipping transportation services through the ownership of tanker vessels. The company's vessels are employed on time charters with liner companies carrying container vessels and cargo along various shipping routes. It owns and operates Aframax and Suezmax tanker vessels.
59GF Score

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