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Frontline (FRO) Competitors

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$37.14 +0.02 (+0.05%)
Closing price 05/22/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$37.01 -0.13 (-0.34%)
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FRO vs. TRMD, ASC, DHT, ECO, and INSW

Should you buy Frontline stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Frontline with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Frontline include Torm (TRMD), Ardmore Shipping (ASC), DHT (DHT), Okeanis Eco Tankers (ECO), and International Seaways (INSW). These companies are all part of the "trans - ship" industry.

How does Frontline compare to Torm?

Torm (NASDAQ:TRMD) and Frontline (NYSE:FRO) are both mid-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk and dividends.

Torm has a net margin of 24.45% compared to Frontline's net margin of 19.31%. Frontline's return on equity of 16.51% beat Torm's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Torm24.45% 15.81% 10.24%
Frontline 19.31%16.51%6.64%

73.9% of Torm shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.7% of Frontline shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Torm shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 48.1% of Frontline shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Frontline has higher revenue and earnings than Torm. Torm is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Frontline, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Torm$1.34B2.38$285.30M$3.409.20
Frontline$1.97B4.19$379.08M$1.7021.85

Torm has a beta of 0.14, indicating that its share price is 86% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Frontline has a beta of 0.04, indicating that its share price is 96% less volatile than the broader market.

Torm pays an annual dividend of $2.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.5%. Frontline pays an annual dividend of $4.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.1%. Torm pays out 60.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Frontline pays out 242.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

In the previous week, Frontline had 2 more articles in the media than Torm. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Frontline and 8 mentions for Torm. Frontline's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Torm's score of -0.10 indicating that Frontline is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Torm
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Frontline
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Torm presently has a consensus price target of $35.00, suggesting a potential upside of 11.86%. Frontline has a consensus price target of $39.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.01%. Given Torm's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Torm is more favorable than Frontline.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Torm
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Frontline
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

Summary

Frontline beats Torm on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Frontline compare to Ardmore Shipping?

Frontline (NYSE:FRO) and Ardmore Shipping (NYSE:ASC) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings and media sentiment.

Frontline has higher revenue and earnings than Ardmore Shipping. Ardmore Shipping is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Frontline, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Frontline$1.97B4.19$379.08M$1.7021.85
Ardmore Shipping$310.20M2.47$41.01M$1.3314.16

Frontline has a net margin of 19.31% compared to Ardmore Shipping's net margin of 18.00%. Frontline's return on equity of 16.51% beat Ardmore Shipping's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Frontline19.31% 16.51% 6.64%
Ardmore Shipping 18.00%9.63%7.92%

Frontline currently has a consensus target price of $39.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.01%. Ardmore Shipping has a consensus target price of $17.00, suggesting a potential downside of 9.71%. Given Frontline's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Frontline is more favorable than Ardmore Shipping.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Frontline
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Ardmore Shipping
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

22.7% of Frontline shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.2% of Ardmore Shipping shares are held by institutional investors. 48.1% of Frontline shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Frontline pays an annual dividend of $4.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.1%. Ardmore Shipping pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Frontline pays out 242.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Ardmore Shipping pays out 27.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Frontline has a beta of 0.04, suggesting that its share price is 96% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ardmore Shipping has a beta of 0.03, suggesting that its share price is 97% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Frontline had 6 more articles in the media than Ardmore Shipping. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Frontline and 4 mentions for Ardmore Shipping. Frontline's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Ardmore Shipping's score of -0.04 indicating that Frontline is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Frontline
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ardmore Shipping
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Frontline beats Ardmore Shipping on 15 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Frontline compare to DHT?

Frontline (NYSE:FRO) and DHT (NYSE:DHT) are both mid-cap transportation companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and profitability.

Frontline has higher revenue and earnings than DHT. DHT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Frontline, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Frontline$1.97B4.19$379.08M$1.7021.85
DHT$566.30M4.94$211.09M$2.068.43

In the previous week, Frontline had 5 more articles in the media than DHT. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Frontline and 5 mentions for DHT. Frontline's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat DHT's score of -0.06 indicating that Frontline is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Frontline
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
DHT
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Frontline has a beta of 0.04, suggesting that its stock price is 96% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, DHT has a beta of -0.08, suggesting that its stock price is 108% less volatile than the broader market.

Frontline pays an annual dividend of $4.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.1%. DHT pays an annual dividend of $2.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 14.7%. Frontline pays out 242.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. DHT pays out 124.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. DHT is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

DHT has a net margin of 58.54% compared to Frontline's net margin of 19.31%. DHT's return on equity of 27.54% beat Frontline's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Frontline19.31% 16.51% 6.64%
DHT 58.54%27.54%20.16%

22.7% of Frontline shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.5% of DHT shares are held by institutional investors. 48.1% of Frontline shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of DHT shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Frontline currently has a consensus target price of $39.00, indicating a potential upside of 5.01%. DHT has a consensus target price of $19.33, indicating a potential upside of 11.26%. Given DHT's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe DHT is more favorable than Frontline.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Frontline
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
DHT
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

Frontline and DHT tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Frontline compare to Okeanis Eco Tankers?

Okeanis Eco Tankers (NYSE:ECO) and Frontline (NYSE:FRO) are both mid-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Frontline has higher revenue and earnings than Okeanis Eco Tankers. Okeanis Eco Tankers is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Frontline, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Okeanis Eco Tankers$391.55M5.38$122.95M$5.669.54
Frontline$1.97B4.19$379.08M$1.7021.85

Okeanis Eco Tankers pays an annual dividend of $6.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.5%. Frontline pays an annual dividend of $4.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.1%. Okeanis Eco Tankers pays out 109.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Frontline pays out 242.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Okeanis Eco Tankers is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Frontline had 5 more articles in the media than Okeanis Eco Tankers. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Frontline and 5 mentions for Okeanis Eco Tankers. Okeanis Eco Tankers' average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Frontline's score of 0.90 indicating that Okeanis Eco Tankers is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Okeanis Eco Tankers
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Frontline
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Okeanis Eco Tankers has a beta of 0.09, indicating that its share price is 91% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Frontline has a beta of 0.04, indicating that its share price is 96% less volatile than the broader market.

Okeanis Eco Tankers presently has a consensus target price of $50.02, suggesting a potential downside of 7.38%. Frontline has a consensus target price of $39.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.01%. Given Frontline's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Frontline is more favorable than Okeanis Eco Tankers.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Okeanis Eco Tankers
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Frontline
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

22.7% of Frontline shares are held by institutional investors. 48.1% of Frontline shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Okeanis Eco Tankers has a net margin of 41.26% compared to Frontline's net margin of 19.31%. Okeanis Eco Tankers' return on equity of 37.13% beat Frontline's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Okeanis Eco Tankers41.26% 37.13% 16.69%
Frontline 19.31%16.51%6.64%

Summary

Okeanis Eco Tankers beats Frontline on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Frontline compare to International Seaways?

International Seaways (NYSE:INSW) and Frontline (NYSE:FRO) are both mid-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and risk.

International Seaways has a net margin of 55.39% compared to Frontline's net margin of 19.31%. International Seaways' return on equity of 21.04% beat Frontline's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
International Seaways55.39% 21.04% 15.60%
Frontline 19.31%16.51%6.64%

International Seaways has a beta of -0.09, indicating that its share price is 109% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Frontline has a beta of 0.04, indicating that its share price is 96% less volatile than the broader market.

67.3% of International Seaways shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.7% of Frontline shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of International Seaways shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 48.1% of Frontline shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

International Seaways currently has a consensus price target of $83.50, suggesting a potential downside of 0.14%. Frontline has a consensus price target of $39.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.01%. Given Frontline's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Frontline is more favorable than International Seaways.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
International Seaways
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Frontline
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

International Seaways pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Frontline pays an annual dividend of $4.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.1%. International Seaways pays out 4.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Frontline pays out 242.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Frontline has higher revenue and earnings than International Seaways. International Seaways is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Frontline, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
International Seaways$843.30M4.91$309.26M$10.987.62
Frontline$1.97B4.19$379.08M$1.7021.85

In the previous week, Frontline had 3 more articles in the media than International Seaways. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Frontline and 7 mentions for International Seaways. Frontline's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat International Seaways' score of 0.40 indicating that Frontline is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
International Seaways
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Frontline
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

International Seaways and Frontline tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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FRO vs. The Competition

MetricFrontlineTRANS IndustryTransportation SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$8.27B$3.20B$8.48B$23.18B
Dividend Yield11.10%4.99%955.99%4.10%
P/E Ratio21.8515.5023.1530.65
Price / Sales4.196.508.0314.66
Price / Cash11.446.568.3425.12
Price / Book3.291.262.284.74
Net Income$379.08M$289.76M$539.59M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-1.65%1.94%1.99%1.45%
1 Month Performance4.45%5.11%1.32%1.58%
1 Year Performance102.28%59.96%37.57%28.44%

Frontline Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FRO
Frontline
3.1185 of 5 stars
$37.14
+0.1%
$39.00
+5.0%
+102.3%$8.27B$1.97B21.8580
TRMD
Torm
3.6829 of 5 stars
$32.03
+1.5%
$35.00
+9.3%
+84.8%$3.27B$1.34B9.42440
ASC
Ardmore Shipping
2.3072 of 5 stars
$18.94
+0.9%
$17.00
-10.2%
+92.6%$771.04M$324.12M14.24990
DHT
DHT
3.2966 of 5 stars
$17.62
-1.3%
$19.33
+9.7%
+48.8%$2.84B$498.40M8.5620
ECO
Okeanis Eco Tankers
3.1988 of 5 stars
$55.03
+0.8%
$50.02
-9.1%
+129.9%$2.15B$481.57M9.7214

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