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Frontline plc · Energy · Cyprus · $7.6B · Avg Vol: $33M/d

99
StockRank
Q
78
V
48
M
75
P/E (TTM)
9.6x
ROE
35.0%
D/E
0.9x
Dividend %
0.9%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Frontline is a premier global tanker operator with a highly modern, fuel-efficient fleet. The structural geopolitical instability in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz forces tankers to take longer routes (around the Cape of Good Hope), structurally reducing global fleet capacity and driving up spot charter rates. Frontline's high quality score (70) and massive operating leverage create a highly asymmetric macro play.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Frontline plc is one of the world's largest shipping companies engaged in the ownership and operation of crude oil and product tankers, including VLCCs, Suezmax, and Aframax vessels. The company's competitive advantage is its modern, fuel-efficient fleet and highly scalable operating platform, which allows it to capture maximum upside during tanker market upcycles. It is a dominant, highly leveraged player in the global maritime energy logistics sector.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue155M195M222M213M11.2%
EPS0.240.320.240.18-8.4%
Shares223M223M223M223M0.0%
Debt259M374M405M332M8.6%
Equity244M246M253M272M3.6%
Op CF42M93M80M74M21.0%
Inv CF-28M-134M-52M3M
Fin CF1M47M-16M-94M
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PRICE (1M)+9.9%
34.1835.6437.1138.5840.04Apr 30May 26Jun 15
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$40.04
RSI (14)
66.4
52W High
$41.72
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
78
ROIC
11.7%72.2
ROE
35.0%95.9
GP/Assets
201.7%95.1
Op. Margin
51.8%95.4
FCF/Assets
60.0%95.3
Piotroski
80.1
Int. Cover
2.7x38.4
D/E Ratio
0.93x24.7
Current Ratio
2.03x73.0
Value
48
P/E (TTM)
9.6x80.4
EV/EBITDA
7.5x43.3
P/FCF
188.1x29.3
P/B
0.3x88.9
P/S
3.9x18.5
Div Yield
0.9%17.3
Momentum
75
52W High %
96%95.0
RS 6M
34%79.1
SMA 50/200
1.22x72.0
EPS Rev 4W
+37.7%100.0
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+4%20.6
Q Growth
1580%98.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$7.6B
P/E (Forward)
9.2x
Gross Margin
55.8%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Energy, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of FRO.OL are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
FRO.OLFrontline plc(you)$7.6B99STRONG BUY
TOROToro Corp.$147M17STRONG SELL
ENH.OLSED Energy Holdings Plc$673M83STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 8.0% · P/E 136.3x · Gross margin 56.2%

Frontline plc (FRO.OL) — Stock Score Summary

Frontline plc (FRO.OL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 99/100 based on Quality (78/100), Value (48/100), and Momentum (75/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Frontline is a premier global tanker operator with a highly modern, fuel-efficient fleet. The structural geopolitical instability in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz forces tankers to take longer routes (around the Cape of Good Hope), structurally reducing global fleet capacity and driving up spot charter rates. Frontline's high quality score (70) and massive operating leverage create a highly asymmetric macro play.

Frontline plc is one of the world's largest shipping companies engaged in the ownership and operation of crude oil and product tankers, including VLCCs, Suezmax, and Aframax vessels. The company's competitive advantage is its modern, fuel-efficient fleet and highly scalable operating platform, which allows it to capture maximum upside during tanker market upcycles. It is a dominant, highly leveraged player in the global maritime energy logistics sector.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$40.04
Market Cap$7.6B
P/E (TTM)9.60
P/E (Forward)9.24
Price/Book0.33
Return on Equity35.0%
Return on Invested Capital11.7%
Debt/Equity92.62
Gross Margin55.8%
Operating Margin51.8%
Revenue Growth66.9%
Dividend Yield0.9%
Free Cash Flow$40M

Frontline plc operates in the Oil & Gas Midstream industry, part of the Energy sector (Cyprus).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frontline plc’s (FRO.OL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Frontline plc (FRO.OL) is 99/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (78), Value (48), and Momentum (75) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Frontline plc have an economic moat?
Frontline plc (FRO.OL) has a Quality factor score of 78/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Frontline plc a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Frontline plc (FRO.OL) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 99/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Frontline plc in?
Frontline plc (FRO.OL) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas Midstream industry (Cyprus).