CITIC (CTPCF) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


CTPCF CITIC Ltd CTPCF
88 GF Score
Price $1.80
GF Value $1.34
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is CITIC Moat Score?

CITIC CTPCF 88 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates CTPCF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 619 Conglomerates companies, CITIC ranks better than 97.9% on this metric.

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

CITIC has Narrow Moat: CITIC Ltd has a strong narrow moat due to its diversified operations, significant market share in China, and some regulatory advantages. However, it lacks the global brand strength and exclusive licenses needed 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 CITIC might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

CITIC  (OTCPK:CTPCF) 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

CITIC Moat Score Related Terms

CTPCF vs HON, MMM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, CITIC'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.

CITIC Moat Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, CITIC's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CITIC's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
CITIC (CTPCF) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 26, 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, CITIC ranks #13 out of 619 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is CITIC's Moat Score too high?
CITIC's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, CITIC ranks #13 out of 619 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CITIC has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CITIC's Moat Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, CITIC ranks #13 out of 619 companies for Moat Score. This places CITIC 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Conglomerates 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. CITIC'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 CITIC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CITIC (CTPCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.34, compared to a current price of $1.80 — trading 34.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. CITIC's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 8 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 CITIC (CTPCF), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 26, 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 CITIC (CTPCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CITIC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.80 is trading 34.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.34. GuruFocus considers CITIC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CTPCF:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $1.34 vs. price of $1.80 (34.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 8 warning signs

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

CITIC Business Description

Address 1 Tim Mei Avenue, 32nd Floor, CITIC Tower, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
CITIC Ltd is a Hong Kong-based conglomerate. The company has comprehensively deepened reforms, promoted high-quality development and continuously enhanced its value creation capability and shareholder returns. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Comprehensive Financial Services, Advanced Intelligent Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, New Consumption, and New-type urbanisation. Maximum revenue is generated from the Advanced Materials segment, which includes exploration, processing, and trading of resources and energy products, including iron ore, copper, and crude oil, and the manufacturing of special steels. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from the Chinese mainland, followed by Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, and Overseas markets.
88GF Score

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