China International Capital (FRA:CIM) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


FRA:CIM China International Capital Corp Ltd FRA:CIM
71 GF Score
Price €2.46
GF Value €1.89
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What is China International Capital Moat Score?

China International Capital FRA:CIM +5.13% 71 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CIM with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.89. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 840 Capital Markets companies, China International Capital ranks better than 92.74% on this metric.

China International Capital has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

China International Capital has Narrow Moat: China International Capital Corp Ltd has a modest moat due to its established position in China's financial services sector. While it benefits from some brand recognition and regulatory relationships, intense competition and limited differentiation constrain its 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 China International Capital might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

China International Capital  (FRA:CIM) 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 International Capital Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:CIM vs MS, GS, SCHW: Moat Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, China International Capital'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 International Capital Moat Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, China International Capital's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China International Capital's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
China International Capital (FRA:CIM) has a Moat Score of 4 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, China International Capital ranks #61 out of 840 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is China International Capital's Moat Score too high?
China International Capital's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, China International Capital ranks #61 out of 840 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China International Capital has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China International Capital's Moat Score compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, China International Capital ranks #61 out of 840 companies for Moat Score. This places China International Capital in the top 7% 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Capital Markets 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 International Capital's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China International Capital stock overvalued right now?
China International Capital (FRA:CIM) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.89, compared to a current price of €2.46 — trading 30.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. China International Capital's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 China International Capital (FRA:CIM), the current Moat Score is 4 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 China International Capital (FRA:CIM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China International Capital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.46 is trading 30.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.89.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CIM:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €1.89 vs. price of €2.46 (30.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs

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

China International Capital Business Description

Address 1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, 27th and 28th Floor, China World Office 2, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100004
China International Capital Corp Ltd is a capital market operations company based in China. Its business is carried out through investment banking, the equities segment, asset management, the FICC segment, wealth management, and private equity segments. The Others segment comprises other business departments, as well as middle and back offices. The company derives its earnings predominantly from China, with the remainder coming from overseas. It generates the majority of its revenue from the wealth management segment.
71GF Score

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