Flex LNG (STU:0QQA) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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STU:0QQA Flex LNG Ltd STU:0QQA
65 GF Score
Price €27.15
GF Value €22.01
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Flex LNG Moat Score?

Flex LNG STU:0QQA +1.31% 65 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:0QQA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Oil & Gas companies, Flex LNG ranks better than 87.21% on this metric.

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

Flex LNG has Narrow Moat: Flex LNG Ltd benefits from a specialized fleet and long-term contracts, providing some market stability. However, the LNG shipping industry is competitive, with limited customer switching costs and moderate brand strength. The company's moat is discernible but modest, primarily due to its fleet and contracts.

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 Flex LNG might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Flex LNG  (STU:0QQA) 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

Flex LNG Moat Score Related Terms

STU:0QQA vs GLP, GEL, LPG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Flex LNG'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.

Flex LNG Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Flex LNG's Moat Score falls into.


STU:0QQA
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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Flex LNG (STU:0QQA) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 29, 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, Flex LNG ranks #133 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Flex LNG's Moat Score too high?
Flex LNG's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Flex LNG's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flex LNG ranks #133 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Flex LNG has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flex LNG's Moat Score compare to GLP and GEL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Flex LNG ranks #133 out of 1040 companies for Moat Score. This places Flex LNG in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Flex LNG'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 1,040 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. Flex LNG'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. Flex LNG'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 Flex LNG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flex LNG (STU:0QQA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.01, compared to a current price of €27.15 — trading 23.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Flex LNG's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 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 Flex LNG (STU:0QQA), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 29, 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 Flex LNG (STU:0QQA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flex LNG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €27.15 is trading 23.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.01. GuruFocus considers Flex LNG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:0QQA:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €22.01 vs. price of €27.15 (23.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1040)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:0QQA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Flex LNG Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges FLNG:USA
Address 14 Par-la-Ville Road, Par-la-Ville Place, Hamilton, BMU, HM08
Flex LNG Ltd is an LNG shipping company with a fleet of next-generation LNG carriers with large cargo capacity. The company's fleet consists of several LNG carriers on the water, and all of its vessels are of the latest generation equipped with two-stroke propulsion. Its fleet consists of M-type, Electronically Controlled, Gas Injection (MEGI) LNG carriers and Generation X Dual Fuel (X-DF) LNG carriers, offering improvements in fuel efficiency and thus also carbon footprint compared to the older steam and four-stroke propelled ships. The company has one reportable segment: vessel operations, which generates revenue from the chartering of vessels to customers.
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