SMHI (Seacor Marine Holdings) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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SMHI Seacor Marine Holdings Inc SMHI
59 GF Score
Price $7.86
GF Value $7.12
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Seacor Marine Holdings Moat Score?

Seacor Marine Holdings SMHI +0.77% 59 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates SMHI with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,058 Transportation companies, Seacor Marine Holdings ranks better than 83.55% on this metric.

Seacor Marine Holdings has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Seacor Marine Holdings has No Moat: Seacor Marine Holdings Inc operates in a highly competitive marine services industry with low switching costs and limited pricing power, resulting in very weak competitive advantages.

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 Seacor Marine Holdings might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Seacor Marine Holdings  (NYSE:SMHI) 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

Seacor Marine Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

SMHI vs DSX, GASS, SHIP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Seacor Marine Holdings'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.

Seacor Marine Holdings Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Seacor Marine Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Seacor Marine Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Seacor Marine Holdings (SMHI) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 14, 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, Seacor Marine Holdings ranks #174 out of 1058 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Seacor Marine Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Seacor Marine Holdings' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Seacor Marine Holdings ranks #174 out of 1058 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Seacor Marine Holdings has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seacor Marine Holdings' Moat Score compare to DSX and GASS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Seacor Marine Holdings ranks #174 out of 1058 companies for Moat Score. This places Seacor Marine Holdings in the top 16% 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. Seacor Marine Holdings's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seacor Marine Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seacor Marine Holdings (SMHI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.12, compared to a current price of $7.86 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Seacor Marine Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 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 Seacor Marine Holdings (SMHI), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 14, 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 Seacor Marine Holdings (SMHI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seacor Marine Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.86 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.12. GuruFocus considers Seacor Marine Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SMHI:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $7.12 vs. price of $7.86 (10.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Seacor Marine Holdings Business Description

Address 12121 Wickchester Lane, Suite 500, Houston, TX, USA, 77079
Seacor Marine Holdings Inc provides marine and support transportation services to offshore energy facilities globally. The company operates and manages a diverse fleet of offshore support vessels that (i) deliver cargo and personnel to offshore installations, including offshore wind farms, (ii) assist offshore operations for production and storage facilities, (iii) provide construction, well work-over, offshore wind farm installation and decommissioning support and (iv) carry and launch equipment used underwater in drilling and well installation, maintenance, inspection and repair. Its geographical segment includes the United States (Gulf of Mexico), Africa and Europe, Middle East and Asia, and Latin America, with the majority of revenue deriving from the Africa and Europe segment.
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