VTOL (Bristow Group) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


VTOL Bristow Group Inc VTOL
60 GF Score
Price $41.39
GF Value $37.39
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Bristow Group Moat Score?

Bristow Group VTOL +0.58% 60 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates VTOL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Bristow Group ranks better than 94.24% on this metric.

Bristow Group has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Bristow Group has Narrow Moat: Bristow Group has a solid narrow moat due to its established position in helicopter services and a strong distribution network. However, it faces competition and lacks significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers, which limits its moat to a narrow category.

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 Bristow Group might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Bristow Group  (NYSE:VTOL) 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

Bristow Group Moat Score Related Terms

VTOL vs ACDC, WBI, HLX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Bristow Group'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.

Bristow Group Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Bristow Group (VTOL) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 25, 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, Bristow Group ranks #60 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Bristow Group's Moat Score too high?
Bristow Group's current Moat Score is 5. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Bristow Group's value of 5 is 400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #60 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bristow Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bristow Group's Moat Score compare to ACDC and WBI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #60 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Bristow Group in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Bristow Group's value of 5 is 400% 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. Bristow Group's current Moat Score of 5 is 400% 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. Bristow Group's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bristow Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristow Group (VTOL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.39, compared to a current price of $41.39 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5 and 400% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Bristow Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 Bristow Group (VTOL), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 25, 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 Bristow Group (VTOL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristow Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $41.39 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.39. GuruFocus considers Bristow Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for VTOL:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $37.39 vs. price of $41.39 (10.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 400% above the Oil & Gas median (#60 of 1041)

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Bristow Group Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 3151 Briarpark Drive, 7th Floor, Suite 700, Houston, TX, USA, 77042
Bristow Group Inc is the provider of vertical flight solutions. The group provides aviation services to a broad base of offshore energy companies and government entities. Its business comprises three reportable segments: Offshore Energy Services, Government Services, and Other Services. Its customers are in the UK, Norway, the USA, Nigeria, and Others. The offshore energy customers use services to transport personnel to, from and between offshore energy installations. The majority of revenue is generated from Offshore Energy Services.
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