CSUAY (China Shenhua Energy Co) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


CSUAY China Shenhua Energy Co Ltd CSUAY
82 GF Score
Price $20.57
GF Value $18.33
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is China Shenhua Energy Co Moat Score?

China Shenhua Energy Co CSUAY -0.53% 82 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates CSUAY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 185 Other Energy Sources companies, China Shenhua Energy Co ranks better than 98.92% on this metric.

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

China Shenhua Energy Co has Narrow Moat: China Shenhua Energy benefits from significant regulatory barriers and economies of scale in coal production. While it has a strong market position in China, the global shift towards renewable energy limits its moat to a strong narrow one.

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 Shenhua Energy Co might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

China Shenhua Energy Co  (OTCPK:CSUAY) 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 Shenhua Energy Co Moat Score Related Terms

CSUAY vs CNR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, China Shenhua Energy 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 Shenhua Energy Co Moat Score vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, China Shenhua Energy Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
China Shenhua Energy Co (CSUAY) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 27, 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 Shenhua Energy Co ranks #2 out of 185 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is China Shenhua Energy Co's Moat Score too high?
China Shenhua Energy Co's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, China Shenhua Energy Co ranks #2 out of 185 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Shenhua Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Shenhua Energy Co's Moat Score compare to CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, China Shenhua Energy Co ranks #2 out of 185 companies for Moat Score. This places China Shenhua Energy Co in the top 1% 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Other Energy Sources 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 Shenhua Energy 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 China Shenhua Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Shenhua Energy Co (CSUAY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.33, compared to a current price of $20.57 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. China Shenhua Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Shenhua Energy Co (CSUAY), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 27, 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 Shenhua Energy Co (CSUAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Shenhua Energy Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $20.57 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.33. GuruFocus considers China Shenhua Energy Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CSUAY:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $18.33 vs. price of $20.57 (12.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs

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

China Shenhua Energy Co Business Description

Address No. 22, Andingmen Xibinhe Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing, CHN, 100011
China Shenhua Energy Co Ltd is a globally integrated coal-based energy company, mainly engaging in business segments: Coal, Power generation, Shipping, Railway, Port, and Coal chemical. Focusing on its core coal mining operation, China Shenhua leverages its self-developed transportation and sales network as well as downstream power plants, coal-to-chemicals facilities, and new energy projects to achieve cross-sector and cross-industry integrated development and operation.
82GF Score

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