SFL (STU:UG6) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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STU:UG6 SFL Corp Ltd STU:UG6
70 GF Score
Price €10.69
GF Value €8.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is SFL Moat Score?

SFL STU:UG6 +0.28% 70 Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:UG6 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,058 Transportation companies, SFL ranks better than 79.68% on this metric.

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

SFL has No Moat: SFL Corp operates in the shipping industry, which is highly competitive with minimal differentiation. The company lacks significant cost advantages, brand strength, or regulatory barriers that could provide a sustainable moat.

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 SFL might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

SFL  (STU:UG6) 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

SFL Moat Score Related Terms

STU:UG6 vs GSL, CCEC, CMRE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, SFL'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.

SFL Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

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

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


STU:UG6
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
SFL (STU:UG6) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Aug. 02, 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, SFL ranks #215 out of 1058 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is SFL's Moat Score too high?
SFL's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, SFL ranks #215 out of 1058 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SFL has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SFL's Moat Score compare to GSL and CCEC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, SFL ranks #215 out of 1058 companies for Moat Score. This places SFL in the top 20% 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. SFL'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 SFL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFL (STU:UG6) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.14, compared to a current price of €10.69 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. SFL's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 14 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 SFL (STU:UG6), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 02, 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 SFL (STU:UG6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.69 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.14. GuruFocus considers SFL to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:UG6:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: €8.14 vs. price of €10.69 (31.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 14 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:UG6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

SFL Business Description

Other Exchanges SFL:USA
Address 14 Par-la-Ville Road, Par-la-Ville Place, P.O. Box HM 1593, Hamilton, BMU, HM 08
SFL Corp Ltd is an international ship-owning and chartering company. The company is engaged in transporting crude oil and oil products, dry bulk and containerized cargoes, freight of rolling cargo, and offshore drilling and related activities. The company operates as a single reportable segment, generating revenue from long-term, fixed-rate charters. Its Additional revenue sources include sales-type lease interest income, voyage charter and pool revenues, and drilling contract revenues.
70GF Score

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