PXS (Pyxis Tankers) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


PXS Pyxis Tankers Inc PXS
51 GF Score
Price $4.17
GF Value $3.46
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Pyxis Tankers Moat Score?

Pyxis Tankers PXS +0.24% 51 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates PXS with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Pyxis Tankers ranks better than 63.3% on this metric.

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

Pyxis Tankers has No Moat: Pyxis Tankers operates in a highly competitive shipping industry with low barriers to entry and minimal differentiation. The company lacks significant cost advantages, brand strength, or regulatory barriers to establish a durable 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 Pyxis Tankers might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Pyxis Tankers  (NAS:PXS) 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

Pyxis Tankers Moat Score Related Terms

PXS vs TMDE, BANL, MARPS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Pyxis Tankers'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.

Pyxis Tankers Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Pyxis Tankers's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Pyxis Tankers (PXS) 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, Pyxis Tankers ranks #382 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is Pyxis Tankers' Moat Score too high?
Pyxis Tankers' current Moat Score is 2. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Pyxis Tankers' value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pyxis Tankers ranks #382 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pyxis Tankers has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pyxis Tankers' Moat Score compare to TMDE and BANL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Pyxis Tankers ranks #382 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This puts Pyxis Tankers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Pyxis Tankers' value of 2 is 100% 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 1,041 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. Pyxis Tankers's current Moat Score of 2 is 100% 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. Pyxis Tankers'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 Pyxis Tankers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pyxis Tankers (PXS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.46, compared to a current price of $4.17 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Pyxis Tankers' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Pyxis Tankers (PXS), 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 Pyxis Tankers (PXS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pyxis Tankers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.17 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.46. GuruFocus considers Pyxis Tankers to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PXS:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $3.46 vs. price of $4.17 (20.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 100% above the Oil & Gas median (#382 of 1041)

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

Pyxis Tankers Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 59 K. Karamanli Street, Maroussi, GRC, 15125
Pyxis Tankers Inc is an international maritime transportation company focused on mid-sized eco-vessels for the product tanker and dry-bulk sectors. It owns a fleet that comprises double-hull product tankers employed under a mix of short- and medium-term time charters and spot charters. The fleet owned by the company includes Konkar Ormi, Pyxis Lamda, Konkar Venture, Pyxis Karteria, and others. Each of the vessels in the fleet is capable of transporting refined petroleum products, such as naphtha, gasoline, jet fuel, kerosene, diesel, fuel oil, and other liquid bulk items, such as vegetable oils and organic chemicals. The company operates under two reportable segments, Tanker Vessels, which derive maximum revenue, and Dry-bulk Vessels.
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