CHKIF (China Southern Airlines Co) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


CHKIF China Southern Airlines Co Ltd CHKIF
55 GF Score
Price $0.44
GF Value $0.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is China Southern Airlines Co Moat Score?

China Southern Airlines Co CHKIF -5.68% 55 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHKIF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,056 Transportation companies, China Southern Airlines Co ranks better than 87.97% on this metric.

China Southern Airlines Co has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

China Southern Airlines Co has Narrow Moat: China Southern Airlines has a discernible but modest moat, primarily due to its market leadership in China and network effects. However, the airline industry is highly competitive with low switching costs and limited pricing power, which constrains its moat strength.

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 Southern Airlines Co might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

China Southern Airlines Co  (OTCPK:CHKIF) 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 Southern Airlines Co Moat Score Related Terms

CHKIF vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Moat Score Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, China Southern Airlines Co'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 Southern Airlines Co Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
China Southern Airlines Co (CHKIF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 04, 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 Southern Airlines Co ranks #127 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is China Southern Airlines Co's Moat Score too high?
China Southern Airlines Co's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, China Southern Airlines Co ranks #127 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Southern Airlines Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Southern Airlines Co's Moat Score compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Southern Airlines Co ranks #127 out of 1056 companies for Moat Score. This places China Southern Airlines Co in the top 12% 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 Southern Airlines Co'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 China Southern Airlines Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Southern Airlines Co (CHKIF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.53, compared to a current price of $0.44 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. China Southern Airlines Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 Southern Airlines Co (CHKIF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 04, 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 Southern Airlines Co (CHKIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Southern Airlines Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.44 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.53. GuruFocus considers China Southern Airlines Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHKIF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $0.53 vs. price of $0.44 (17% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs

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

China Southern Airlines Co Business Description

Address 68 Qixin Road, China Southern Air Building, Baiyun District, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, CHN, 510403
China Southern Airlines Co Ltd is based in Guangzhou principally engaged in airline operations. The Group also operates certain airline-related businesses, including the provision of aircraft maintenance and air catering services. The Group has two reportable operating segments: airline transportation operations and other segments. Airline transportation operations comprise the Group's passenger and cargo, and mail operations. Other segments include cargo handling, hotel and tour operation, ground services, air catering services, and other miscellaneous services. Geographically, the company operates in the Domestic, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, and International markets.
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