Scorpio Tankers (STU:S0QA) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 28, 2026)

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STU:S0QA Scorpio Tankers Inc STU:S0QA
64 GF Score
Price €69.18
GF Value €49.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Scorpio Tankers Moat Score?

Scorpio Tankers STU:S0QA -0.72% 64 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:S0QA with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €49.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Scorpio Tankers ranks better than 76.46% on this metric.

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

Scorpio Tankers has No Moat: Scorpio Tankers Inc operates in a highly competitive shipping industry with minimal differentiation. It lacks significant market share, brand strength, and regulatory barriers, resulting in a very 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 Scorpio Tankers might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Scorpio Tankers  (STU:S0QA) 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

Scorpio Tankers Moat Score Related Terms

STU:S0QA vs SUNC, KNTK, INSW: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Scorpio 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.

Scorpio Tankers Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Scorpio Tankers'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?
Scorpio Tankers (STU:S0QA) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 28, 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, Scorpio Tankers ranks #245 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Scorpio Tankers' Moat Score too high?
Scorpio Tankers' current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Scorpio Tankers' value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scorpio Tankers ranks #245 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Scorpio Tankers has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scorpio Tankers' Moat Score compare to SUNC and KNTK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Scorpio Tankers ranks #245 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Scorpio Tankers in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Scorpio 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 1,041 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. Scorpio 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. Scorpio 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 Scorpio Tankers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scorpio Tankers (STU:S0QA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €49.16, compared to a current price of €69.18 — trading 40.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Scorpio Tankers' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Scorpio Tankers (STU:S0QA), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 28, 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 Scorpio Tankers (STU:S0QA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scorpio Tankers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €69.18 is trading 40.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €49.16. GuruFocus considers Scorpio Tankers to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:S0QA:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €49.16 vs. price of €69.18 (40.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#245 of 1041)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:S0QA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Scorpio Tankers Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges STNG:USA
Address 99 Boulevard du Jardin Exotique, Monaco, MCO, 98000
Scorpio Tankers Inc is a provider of marine transportation of petroleum products. It owned, lease financed, or chartered in vessels spanning three different vessel segments Handymax, MR, and LR2. The company's fleet of tankers is the eco-friendly, and newest fleet on the water hauling clean petroleum products. It provides seaborne transportation of crude oil and refined petroleum products. The company generates the majority of its revenue from LR2.
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