SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co (FRA:1NS) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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FRA:1NS SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co Ltd FRA:1NS
81 GF Score
Price €0.56
GF Value €0.70
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co Moat Score?

SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co FRA:1NS -1.97% 81 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:1NS with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,841 Construction companies, SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co ranks better than 99.35% on this metric.

SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co has Narrow Moat: SINOPEC Engineering has a strong narrow moat due to its economies of scale, proprietary technology, and significant regulatory barriers in the engineering sector. However, it lacks the brand strength and customer loyalty 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 SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co  (FRA:1NS) 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

SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:1NS vs PWR, FIX, EME: Moat Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, SINOPEC Engineering (Group) 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.

SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co Moat Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co (FRA:1NS) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 15, 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, SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co ranks #12 out of 1841 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co's Moat Score too high?
SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co ranks #12 out of 1841 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co's Moat Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co ranks #12 out of 1841 companies for Moat Score. This places SINOPEC Engineering (Group) 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 a Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Construction 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. SINOPEC Engineering (Group) 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 SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co (FRA:1NS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.70, compared to a current price of €0.56 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co (FRA:1NS), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 15, 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 SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co (FRA:1NS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.56 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.70. GuruFocus considers SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1NS:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €0.70 vs. price of €0.56 (20.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1NS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co Business Description

Address 67A, Ande Road, Floor 6-9, Building 1, Xicheng District, Beijing, CHN, 100032
SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Sinopec Group, a Chinese company. The group provides integrated engineering services and technical patents for domestic and international refining and chemical engineering businesses. The group mainly contains segments: engineering, consulting and licensing; EPC contracting; Construction; and equipment manufacturing. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the EPC contracting segment. Geographically, the business presence of the group is predominantly seen in PRC and Overseas, of which maximum revenue is generated from PRC.
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