Frontline plc (FRO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 97/100 based on Quality (73/100), Value (55/100), and Momentum (66/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Frontline is a premier global crude oil tanker operator. The structural avoidance of the Red Sea and potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz force tankers to take longer voyages around Africa, dramatically increasing ton-mile demand. Combined with a historically low global tanker orderbook and the complete depletion of the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) buffer, tanker spot rates are poised for an asymmetric spike. Frontline's modern, fuel-efficient fleet and high spot exposure offer massive operating leverage and cash generation that the market has not fully priced.
Frontline plc is one of the world's largest shipping companies engaged in the maritime transportation of crude oil and refined products. The company operates a modern, fuel-efficient fleet of VLCCs, Suezmax, and Aframax tankers, positioning it to capitalize on global oil trade flows. Its competitive moat is established through its massive operational scale, low cash breakeven rates, and strong relationships with major oil companies and traders.
| Price | $34.85 |
| Market Cap | $7.7B |
| P/E (TTM) | 8.54 |
| P/E (Forward) | 11.58 |
| Price/Book | 2.72 |
| Return on Equity | 35.0% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 11.7% |
| Debt/Equity | 92.62 |
| Gross Margin | 55.8% |
| Operating Margin | 51.8% |
| Revenue Growth | 66.9% |
| Dividend Yield | 9.0% |
| Free Cash Flow | $374M |
Frontline plc operates in the Oil & Gas Midstream industry, part of the Energy sector (Cyprus).