Autohome (BSP:A1TH34) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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BSP:A1TH34 Autohome Inc BSP:A1TH34
72 GF Score
Price R$10.47
GF Value R$12.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Autohome Moat Score?

Autohome BSP:A1TH34 +1.65% 72 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:A1TH34 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of R$12.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 564 Interactive Media companies, Autohome ranks better than 97.87% on this metric.

Autohome has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Autohome has Narrow Moat: Autohome Inc has a strong narrow moat due to its leading position in the online automotive platform market in China, benefiting from network effects and brand strength. However, it faces competition and lacks significant regulatory barriers, preventing a wide moat classification.

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 Autohome might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Autohome  (BSP:A1TH34) 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

Autohome Moat Score Related Terms

BSP:A1TH34 vs DJT, WB, RUM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Autohome'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.

Autohome Moat Score vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Autohome's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Autohome (BSP:A1TH34) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 14, 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, Autohome ranks #12 out of 564 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is Autohome's Moat Score too high?
Autohome's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Autohome ranks #12 out of 564 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Autohome has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Autohome's Moat Score compare to DJT and WB?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Autohome ranks #12 out of 564 companies for Moat Score. This places Autohome in the top 2% 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Interactive Media 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. Autohome's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Autohome stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autohome (BSP:A1TH34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$12.13, compared to a current price of R$10.47 — trading 13.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Autohome's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 Autohome (BSP:A1TH34), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 14, 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 Autohome (BSP:A1TH34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autohome stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$10.47 is trading 13.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$12.13. GuruFocus considers Autohome to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:A1TH34:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: R$12.13 vs. price of R$10.47 (13.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:A1TH34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Autohome Business Description

Address 3 Dan Ling Street, 18th Floor, Tower B, CEC Plaza, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100080
Founded in 2008 as a media content platform, Autohome is the leading online automobile platform in China, ranking first among automotive service platforms in terms of mobile daily active users, according to QuestMobile. Through its two websites, autohome.com.cn and che168.com, Autohome delivers comprehensive, independent, and interactive content and tools to automobile consumers as well as a full suite of services to automakers and dealers. According to iResearch, the company was the largest online automotive advertising and lead-generation service provider in China's online auto platform media advertising market, in terms of media services and lead-generation revenue.
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