CASBF (CanSino Biologics) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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CASBF CanSino Biologics Inc CASBF
69 GF Score
Price $2.60
GF Value $8.73
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is CanSino Biologics Moat Score?

CanSino Biologics CASBF 69 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates CASBF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.73 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,031 Drug Manufacturers companies, CanSino Biologics ranks better than 90.69% on this metric.

CanSino Biologics has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

CanSino Biologics has Narrow Moat: CanSino Biologics Inc has a modest moat due to its intellectual property and regulatory approvals in the vaccine industry. However, it faces strong competition and lacks significant market share and customer loyalty.

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 CanSino Biologics might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

CanSino Biologics  (OTCPK:CASBF) 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

CanSino Biologics Moat Score Related Terms

CASBF vs ZTS, UTHR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, CanSino Biologics'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.

CanSino Biologics Moat Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, CanSino Biologics's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
CanSino Biologics (CASBF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 15, 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, CanSino Biologics ranks #96 out of 1031 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is CanSino Biologics' Moat Score too high?
CanSino Biologics' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, CanSino Biologics ranks #96 out of 1031 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CanSino Biologics has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CanSino Biologics' Moat Score compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, CanSino Biologics ranks #96 out of 1031 companies for Moat Score. This places CanSino Biologics in the top 9% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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. CanSino Biologics's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CanSino Biologics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CanSino Biologics (CASBF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.73, compared to a current price of $2.60 — trading 70.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. CanSino Biologics' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 CanSino Biologics (CASBF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 15, 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 CanSino Biologics (CASBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CanSino Biologics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.60 is trading 70.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.73. GuruFocus considers CanSino Biologics to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CASBF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $8.73 vs. price of $2.60 (70.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

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

CanSino Biologics Business Description

Address 185 South Avenue, 401-420, 4th Floor, Biomedical Park, TEDA West District, Tianjin, CHN
CanSino Biologics Inc is engaged in the research and development, manufacturing, and commercialization of vaccine products for human use. The company has a broad portfolio of vaccines and vaccine candidates for several disease areas. Its commercial-stage products are Menhycia and Menphecia, iPneucia, Convidecia and Convidecia Air, and XBB.1.5 Variant, and Ad5-EBOV. The company's clinical-stage products include Tetanus Vaccine, DTcP Infant, Tdcp Adolescent and Adult, Recombinant Poliomyelitis Vaccine, PBPV, and Recombinant Zoster Vaccine, among others. Additionally, it has various vaccine candidates in pre-clinical programs, targeting diseases such as influenza, meningitis, pneumonia, and others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the People's Republic of China.
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