CICOF (COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


CICOF COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Ltd CICOF
71 GF Score
Price $1.80
GF Value $1.66
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Moat Score?

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co CICOF 71 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates CICOF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,056 Transportation companies, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co ranks better than 97.73% on this metric.

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

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co has Narrow Moat: COSCO SHIPPING has a strong narrow moat with significant economies of scale and a superior distribution network. However, the shipping industry is highly competitive, limiting its pricing power and customer switching costs. Its market share is substantial but not dominant enough for a wide 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 COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co  (OTCPK:CICOF) 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

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Moat Score Related Terms

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings 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.

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co (CICOF) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 03, 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, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co ranks #24 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Moat Score too high?
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co ranks #24 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co ranks #24 out of 1056 companies for Moat Score. This places COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co 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 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. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co'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 COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co (CICOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.66, compared to a current price of $1.80 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co (CICOF), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 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 COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co (CICOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.80 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.66. GuruFocus considers COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CICOF:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $1.66 vs. price of $1.80 (8.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

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

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Business Description

Address No. 658 Dong Da Ming Road, 8th Floor, Shanghai, CHN, 200080
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segments include the Container shipping business, Terminal business, and Corporate and other operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Container shipping business segment. Its geographical segments include America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Mainland China, and Other international markets.
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