AIRYY (Air China) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


AIRYY Air China Ltd AIRYY
73 GF Score
Price $10.40
GF Value $14.38
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Air China Moat Score?

Air China AIRYY 73 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates AIRYY with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,057 Transportation companies, Air China ranks better than 93.38% on this metric.

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

Air China has Narrow Moat: Air China Ltd benefits from a strong brand and significant regulatory barriers in China. However, the airline industry is highly competitive, and cost advantages are not sufficient for a wide moat.

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 Air China might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Air China  (OTCPK:AIRYY) 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

Air China Moat Score Related Terms

AIRYY vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Moat Score Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Air China'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.

Air China Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Air China's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Air China (AIRYY) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 28, 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, Air China ranks #70 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Air China's Moat Score too high?
Air China's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Air China ranks #70 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Air China has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air China's Moat Score compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Air China ranks #70 out of 1057 companies for Moat Score. This places Air China in the top 7% 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. Air China'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 Air China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air China (AIRYY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.38, compared to a current price of $10.40 — trading 27.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Air China's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Air China (AIRYY), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 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 Air China (AIRYY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air China stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.40 is trading 27.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.38. GuruFocus considers Air China to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for AIRYY:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $14.38 vs. price of $10.40 (27.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the AIRYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Air China Business Description

Address 12 Tung Fai Road, 5th Floor, CNAC House, Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong, HKG
Air China Ltd is based in Beijing and principally provides airline and related services, which include aircraft engineering and airport ground handling. The majority of the company's revenue comes from airline operations, with a smaller portion generated from rental income. Company has two segments (a) The airline operations segment which mainly comprises the provision of air passenger and air cargo services; and (b) The other operations segment which comprises the provision of aircraft engineering and other airline-related services. Geographically, majority of its revenue is derived from Mainland China followed by International segment and Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Taiwan.
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