COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


FRA:CSB COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Ltd FRA:CSB
50 GF Score
Price €0.59
GF Value €0.47
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Moat Score?

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co FRA:CSB 50 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CSB with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,064 Transportation companies, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co ranks better than 88.06% on this metric.

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co has Narrow Moat: COSCO SHIPPING has a discernible moat due to its scale and network effects in shipping logistics. However, the industry is capital-intensive with fluctuating demand, limiting its pricing power and customer loyalty.

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 COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co  (FRA:CSB) 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

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Moat Score Related Terms

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) 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.

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 28, 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, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co ranks #127 out of 1064 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's Moat Score too high?
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co ranks #127 out of 1064 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co ranks #127 out of 1064 companies for Moat Score. This places COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co in the top 12% 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 Transportation company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Transportation 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. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co'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 COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.47, compared to a current price of €0.59 — trading 24.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 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 COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.59 is trading 24.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.47. GuruFocus considers COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CSB:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €0.47 vs. price of €0.59 (24.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs

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

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CHDGF:USA00517:Hong Kong
Address 183 Queen\'s Road Central, 47th Floor, COSCO Tower, Hong Kong, HKG
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Ltd is a Hong Kong-based company engaged in services relating to shipbuilding, ship trading, and chartering for the fleet. It carries its operations in six segments including Coatings, Marine equipment and spare parts, Ship trading agency, Insurance brokerage, Intelligent shipping services and General trading. The majority of its revenue comes from the sale of Marine equipment and spare parts that includes trading and supply of marine equipment and spare parts, and holding of investments in joint ventures. The company has a business network in Mainland China, Hong Kong and other countries.
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