China Railway Group (FRA:CNO) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


FRA:CNO China Railway Group Ltd FRA:CNO
44 GF Score
Price €0.36
GF Value €0.45
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is China Railway Group Moat Score?

China Railway Group FRA:CNO 44 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CNO with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,838 Construction companies, China Railway Group ranks better than 99.35% on this metric.

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

China Railway Group has Narrow Moat: China Railway Group Ltd benefits from significant regulatory barriers and economies of scale in infrastructure projects. While it has a strong market position in China, its advantages are not globally dominant, resulting in a strong narrow 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 China Railway Group might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

China Railway Group  (FRA:CNO) 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 Railway Group Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:CNO vs PWR, FIX, EME: Moat Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, China Railway Group'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 Railway Group Moat Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, China Railway Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Railway Group's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
China Railway Group (FRA:CNO) has a Moat Score of 6 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 Railway Group ranks #12 out of 1838 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is China Railway Group's Moat Score too high?
China Railway Group's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, China Railway Group ranks #12 out of 1838 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Railway Group has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Railway Group's Moat Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, China Railway Group ranks #12 out of 1838 companies for Moat Score. This places China Railway Group 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. China Railway Group'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 Railway Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Group (FRA:CNO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.45, compared to a current price of €0.36 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. China Railway Group's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 9 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 Railway Group (FRA:CNO), the current Moat Score is 6 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 Railway Group (FRA:CNO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.36 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.45. GuruFocus considers China Railway Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CNO:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €0.45 vs. price of €0.36 (20% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 9 warning signs

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

China Railway Group Business Description

Address 49 Hoi Yuen Road, Unit 1201-1203, 12th Floor, APEC Plaza, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
China Railway Group Ltd is a construction conglomerate company. The company's operating segment includes Infrastructure construction; Survey, design and consulting services; Engineering equipment and component manufacturing; Property development, and Other businesses. It generates maximum revenue from the Infrastructure construction segment. The Infrastructure construction segment includes the construction of railways, highways, bridges, tunnels, metropolitan railways (including subways and light railways), buildings, irrigation works, hydroelectricity projects, ports, docks, airports, and other municipal works.
44GF Score

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