CESTF (Chinese Estates Holdings) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


CESTF Chinese Estates Holdings Ltd CESTF
40 GF Score
Price $0.15
GF Value $0.11
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What is Chinese Estates Holdings Moat Score?

Chinese Estates Holdings CESTF 40 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates CESTF with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.11. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,873 Real Estate companies, Chinese Estates Holdings ranks better than 94.02% on this metric.

Chinese Estates Holdings has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Chinese Estates Holdings has No Moat: Chinese Estates Holdings Ltd lacks significant competitive advantages. It operates in a highly competitive real estate market with limited brand strength 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 Chinese Estates Holdings might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Chinese Estates Holdings  (OTCPK:CESTF) 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

Chinese Estates Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

Chinese Estates Holdings Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Chinese Estates Holdings'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.

Chinese Estates Holdings Moat Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Chinese Estates Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chinese Estates Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Chinese Estates Holdings (CESTF) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 26, 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, Chinese Estates Holdings ranks #112 out of 1873 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Chinese Estates Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Chinese Estates Holdings' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Chinese Estates Holdings ranks #112 out of 1873 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chinese Estates Holdings has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chinese Estates Holdings' Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Chinese Estates Holdings ranks #112 out of 1873 companies for Moat Score. This places Chinese Estates Holdings in the top 6% 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 Real Estate company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Real Estate 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. Chinese Estates Holdings's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chinese Estates Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Chinese Estates Holdings (CESTF) has a current Moat Score of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.11, compared to a current price of $0.15 — trading 38.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Chinese Estates Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 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 Chinese Estates Holdings (CESTF), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 26, 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 Chinese Estates Holdings (CESTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinese Estates Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.15 is trading 38.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.11.

Key valuation signals for CESTF:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $0.11 vs. price of $0.15 (38.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Chinese Estates Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 00127:Hong Kong
Address 311 Gloucester Road, 21st Floor, Chubb Tower, Windsor House, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, HKG
Chinese Estates Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segment includes Property development and trading; Property leasing includes Retail and Non-retail; Listed equity investments at FVTOCI; Investments and treasury products at FVTPL; Unlisted investments, investment holding and brokerage, and other segments. It derives maximum revenue from Investments and treasury products at FVTPL segment, which includes Securities investments in investments held for trading, OTC trading and structured products. The Group focuses in Hong Kong, and diversifies its property interests to mainland China and the United Kingdom.
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