BYD Co (FRA:BY6) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


FRA:BY6 BYD Co Ltd FRA:BY6
94 GF Score
Price €9.51
GF Value €10.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is BYD Co Moat Score?

BYD Co FRA:BY6 +6.34% 94 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:BY6 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,316 Vehicles & Parts companies, BYD Co ranks better than 99.39% on this metric.

BYD Co has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

BYD Co has Wide Moat: BYD Co Ltd possesses a wide moat with strong market leadership in electric vehicles and batteries. It benefits from significant economies of scale, valuable patents, and a robust distribution network. The company's consistent innovation and R&D capabilities further solidify its durable competitive advantages.

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 BYD Co might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

BYD Co  (FRA:BY6) 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

BYD Co Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:BY6 vs TSLA, GM, F: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, BYD 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.

BYD Co Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, BYD Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
BYD Co (FRA:BY6) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 05, 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, BYD Co ranks #8 out of 1316 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is BYD Co's Moat Score too high?
BYD Co's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, BYD Co ranks #8 out of 1316 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BYD Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BYD Co's Moat Score compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, BYD Co ranks #8 out of 1316 companies for Moat Score. This places BYD 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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. BYD Co's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BYD Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BYD Co (FRA:BY6) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.17, compared to a current price of €9.51 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. BYD Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 BYD Co (FRA:BY6), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 05, 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 BYD Co (FRA:BY6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BYD Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.51 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.17. GuruFocus considers BYD Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BY6:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: €10.17 vs. price of €9.51 (6.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BY6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

BYD Co Business Description

Address Unit 505-510, 1 Science Park E Avenue, 5th Floor, Core Building 1E, Pak Shek Kok, Tai Po, HKG
Founded in 1995, BYD is a leading Chinese manufacturer in the design, development, and production of new energy vehicles, or NEVs. In March 2022, the firm discontinued production of internal combustion engine, or ICE, vehicles. Its products primarily target the growing midpriced mass-market segment in China's passenger vehicle market. The company sold about 4.6 million passenger NEVs in 2025, accounting for 30% of the Chinese passenger NEV market. Besides automobile production, the company is also engaged in handset components and assembly services, as well as the rechargeable battery and photovoltaics business. After more than 25 years of development, the company has established over 30 industrial parks worldwide.
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