CHEAF (China Eastern Airlines) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


CHEAF China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd CHEAF
57 GF Score
Price $0.47
GF Value $0.67
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is China Eastern Airlines Moat Score?

China Eastern Airlines CHEAF 57 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHEAF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,056 Transportation companies, China Eastern Airlines ranks better than 83.52% on this metric.

China Eastern Airlines has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

China Eastern Airlines has No Moat: China Eastern Airlines operates in a highly competitive and regulated industry with low customer switching costs. It lacks significant pricing power and durable cost advantages, resulting in a weak 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 China Eastern Airlines might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

China Eastern Airlines  (OTCPK:CHEAF) 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

China Eastern Airlines Moat Score Related Terms

CHEAF vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Moat Score Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, China Eastern Airlines'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.

China Eastern Airlines Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 02, 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, China Eastern Airlines ranks #174 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is China Eastern Airlines' Moat Score too high?
China Eastern Airlines' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #174 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Eastern Airlines has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Eastern Airlines' Moat Score compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #174 out of 1056 companies for Moat Score. This places China Eastern Airlines in the top 17% 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. China Eastern Airlines'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 China Eastern Airlines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.67, compared to a current price of $0.47 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. China Eastern Airlines' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 02, 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.47 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.67. GuruFocus considers China Eastern Airlines to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHEAF:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $0.67 vs. price of $0.47 (29.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

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

China Eastern Airlines Business Description

Address 36 Hongxiang 3rd Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, CHN, 201100
China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd principally engaged in the operation of civil aviation, including the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery and other extended transportation services, also manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft and aviation equipment, agency services, import and export business, tourism and hotel business; and other businesses related to air transportation. The Group has two reportable segments. Airline transportation operations mainly comprise the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery, and ground services. Other services, including tour operations, air catering, and other miscellaneous services, are not included within the airline transportation operations segment. Geographically, the company operates Domestic, Regional and International.
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