CNEY (CN Energy Group) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


CNEY CN Energy Group Inc CNEY
41 GF Score
Price $0.49
GF Value $0.70
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is CN Energy Group Moat Score?

CN Energy Group CNEY -2.51% 41 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates CNEY with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,618 Chemicals companies, CN Energy Group ranks better than 90.54% on this metric.

CN Energy Group has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

CN Energy Group has No Moat: CN Energy Group Inc operates in a competitive energy sector with low switching costs and minimal brand differentiation. The company lacks significant cost advantages, intellectual property, or regulatory barriers, resulting in a weak competitive position.

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 CN Energy Group might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

CN Energy Group  (NAS:CNEY) 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

CN Energy Group Moat Score Related Terms

CNEY vs VYST, BGLC, QGAI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, CN Energy Group'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.

CN Energy Group Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, CN Energy Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CN Energy Group'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?
CN Energy Group (CNEY) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 09, 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, CN Energy Group ranks #153 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is CN Energy Group's Moat Score too high?
CN Energy Group's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, CN Energy Group ranks #153 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CN Energy Group has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CN Energy Group's Moat Score compare to VYST and BGLC?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, CN Energy Group ranks #153 out of 1618 companies for Moat Score. This places CN Energy Group in the top 10% 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 Chemicals company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Chemicals 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. CN Energy Group'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 CN Energy Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CN Energy Group (CNEY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.70, compared to a current price of $0.49 — trading 29.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. CN Energy Group's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 7 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 CN Energy Group (CNEY), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 09, 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 CN Energy Group (CNEY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CN Energy Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.49 is trading 29.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.70. GuruFocus considers CN Energy Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CNEY:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $0.70 vs. price of $0.49 (29.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 7 warning signs

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

CN Energy Group Business Description

Address No. 268 Shiniu Road, Building 2-B, Room 206, Liandu District, Zhejiang Province, Lishui, CHN
CN Energy Group Inc along with its subsidiaries is a manufacturer and supplier of wood-based activated carbon that is used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, water purification, environmental protection, and food and beverage production and a producer of biomass electricity generated in the process of producing activated carbon. The firm generates a majority of its revenue from Activated carbon.
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