VNTG (Vantage) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 27, 2026)

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What is Vantage Moat Score?

Vantage VNTG -0.23% 21 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates VNTG with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,056 Transportation companies, Vantage ranks better than 83.52% on this metric.

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

Vantage has No Moat: Vantage Corp has weak competitive advantages. It lacks significant market leadership, brand strength, and customer loyalty. The company does not exhibit strong intellectual property or regulatory barriers, resulting in a transient 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 Vantage might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Vantage  (AMEX:VNTG) 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

Vantage Moat Score Related Terms

VNTG vs PSHG, UFG, EHLD: Moat Score Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Vantage'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.

Vantage Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Vantage'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?
Vantage (VNTG) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 27, 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, Vantage ranks #174 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Vantage's Moat Score too high?
Vantage's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Vantage ranks #174 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vantage has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vantage's Moat Score compare to PSHG and UFG?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Vantage ranks #174 out of 1056 companies for Moat Score. This places Vantage in the top 17% 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. Vantage'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 Vantage stock overvalued right now?
Vantage (VNTG) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3. Vantage's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 3 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 Vantage (VNTG), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 27, 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.

Vantage Business Description

Address 51 Cuppage Road, No. 07-07, Level 7, Singapore, SGP, 229469
Vantage Corp specializes in providing comprehensive shipbroking services, including operational support and consultancy services, tailored to the tanker markets. The company has divided the services into various division such as Freight commission, Demurrage commission, Deviation and other commission and Sales of vessel commission.
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