TOPS (TOP Ships) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


TOPS TOP Ships Inc TOPS
49 GF Score
Price $0.90
GF Value $4.24
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is TOP Ships Moat Score?

TOP Ships TOPS +0.67% 49 Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates TOPS with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Oil & Gas companies, TOP Ships ranks better than 63.27% on this metric.

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

TOP Ships has No Moat: TOP Ships Inc operates in the shipping industry, which is highly competitive with minimal differentiation. The company lacks significant market share, brand strength, and cost advantages. There are no substantial regulatory barriers or intellectual property that would provide a durable competitive advantage.

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 TOP Ships might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

TOP Ships  (AMEX:TOPS) 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

TOP Ships Moat Score Related Terms

TOPS vs RBNE, CWPE, MARPS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, TOP Ships'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.

TOP Ships Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
TOP Ships (TOPS) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jun. 24, 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, TOP Ships ranks #382 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is TOP Ships' Moat Score too high?
TOP Ships' current Moat Score is 2. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. TOP Ships' value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TOP Ships ranks #382 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TOP Ships has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TOP Ships' Moat Score compare to RBNE and CWPE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, TOP Ships ranks #382 out of 1040 companies for Moat Score. This puts TOP Ships in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. TOP Ships' value of 2 is 100% 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. TOP Ships's current Moat Score of 2 is 100% 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. TOP Ships'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 TOP Ships stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TOP Ships (TOPS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.24, compared to a current price of $0.90 — trading 78.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. TOP Ships' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 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 TOP Ships (TOPS), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 24, 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 TOP Ships (TOPS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TOP Ships stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.90 is trading 78.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.24. GuruFocus considers TOP Ships to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TOPS:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $4.24 vs. price of $0.90 (78.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 100% above the Oil & Gas median (#382 of 1040)

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

TOP Ships Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges UER0:Germany
Address 20 Iouliou Kaisara Street, Paiania, Athens, GRC, 19002
TOP Ships Inc owns tanker vessels throughout the world. The Company is an international owner and operator of modern, fuel-efficient eco-tanker vessels, focusing on the transportation of crude oil, petroleum products (both clean and dirty), and bulk liquid chemicals. It generates revenue from the Time Charter agreements. The company operates in two reportable segments: (i) the tanker segment and (ii) the megayacht segment.
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