Nordic American Tankers (STU:B30) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 10, 2026)


STU:B30 Nordic American Tankers Ltd STU:B30
40 GF Score
Price €5.18
GF Value €2.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Nordic American Tankers Moat Score?

Nordic American Tankers STU:B30 -2.08% 40 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:B30 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,037 Oil & Gas companies, Nordic American Tankers ranks better than 76.37% on this metric.

Nordic American Tankers has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Nordic American Tankers has No Moat: Nordic American Tankers operates in a highly competitive shipping industry with minimal brand strength, customer loyalty, or regulatory barriers, 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 Nordic American Tankers might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Nordic American Tankers  (STU:B30) 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

Nordic American Tankers Moat Score Related Terms

STU:B30 vs NVGS, EE, PBT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Nordic American 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.

Nordic American Tankers Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Nordic American Tankers (STU:B30) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 10, 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, Nordic American Tankers ranks #245 out of 1037 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Nordic American Tankers' Moat Score too high?
Nordic American Tankers' current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Nordic American Tankers' value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nordic American Tankers ranks #245 out of 1037 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nordic American Tankers has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nordic American Tankers' Moat Score compare to NVGS and EE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Nordic American Tankers ranks #245 out of 1037 companies for Moat Score. This places Nordic American Tankers in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Nordic American Tankers' value of 3 is 200% 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 1,037 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. Nordic American Tankers's current Moat Score of 3 is 200% 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. Nordic American Tankers'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 Nordic American Tankers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordic American Tankers (STU:B30) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.50, compared to a current price of €5.18 — trading 107% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Nordic American Tankers' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 7 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 Nordic American Tankers (STU:B30), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 10, 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 Nordic American Tankers (STU:B30) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordic American Tankers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €5.18 is trading 107% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.50. GuruFocus considers Nordic American Tankers to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:B30:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €2.50 vs. price of €5.18 (107% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#245 of 1037)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:B30 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nordic American Tankers Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges NAT:USA0UC0:UK
Address 14 Par La Ville Street, Par La Ville Place, Hamilton, BMU, HM 12
Nordic American Tankers Ltd owns and operates double-hull crude oil tankers. It is an international tanker company that owns double-hull Suezmax tankers. It operates vessels in the spot market or on spot market-related charters according to cooperative arrangements with third parties. The company's fleet consists of crude oil tankers, and all of its vessels are employed in the spot market. The company has only one type of vessel - Suezmax crude oil tankers. It operates in markets that are very competitive and based mainly on supply and demand.
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