Gulf Resources (FRA:R29) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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FRA:R29 Gulf Resources Inc FRA:R29
57 GF Score
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GF Value €7.99
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What is Gulf Resources Moat Score?

Gulf Resources FRA:R29 57 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:R29 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.99. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,618 Chemicals companies, Gulf Resources ranks better than 90.54% on this metric.

Gulf Resources has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Gulf Resources has No Moat: Gulf Resources Inc has very weak competitive advantages. While it operates in the chemical industry, it lacks market leadership, significant customer switching costs, and strong brand strength. The company's position is not sufficiently dominant to establish a sustainable 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 Gulf Resources might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Gulf Resources  (FRA:R29) 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

Gulf Resources Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:R29 vs ORGN, DOW: Moat Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Gulf Resources'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.

Gulf Resources Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Gulf Resources's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Resources's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Gulf Resources (FRA:R29) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 17, 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, Gulf Resources ranks #153 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is Gulf Resources' Moat Score too high?
Gulf Resources' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Resources ranks #153 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gulf Resources has a GF Score™ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Resources' Moat Score compare to ORGN and DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Gulf Resources ranks #153 out of 1618 companies for Moat Score. This places Gulf Resources in the top 10% 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 Chemicals company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Chemicals 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. Gulf Resources's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Resources stock overvalued right now?
Gulf Resources (FRA:R29) has a current Moat Score of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.99, compared to a current price of €4.16 — trading 47.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Gulf Resources' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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 Gulf Resources (FRA:R29), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 17, 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 Gulf Resources (FRA:R29) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.16 is trading 47.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.99.

Key valuation signals for FRA:R29:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €7.99 vs. price of €4.16 (47.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:R29 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Gulf Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges GURE:USA
Address Level 11, Vegetable Building, Industrial Park of the East Shouguang City, Shandong, Shouguang, CHN, 262700
Gulf Resources Inc is a holding company engaged in the manufacture and trade of bromine and crude salt, and natural gas; manufactures and sells chemical products used in oil and gas field exploration, oil and gas distribution, oil field drilling, wastewater processing, papermaking chemical agents and inorganic chemicals, and manufactures and sells materials for human and animal antibiotics. It operates in four segments: Bromine, Crude Salt, Chemical Products and Natural Gas. It derives maximum revenue from the Bromine segment which is commonly used in brominated flame retardants, fumigants, water purification compounds, dyes, medicines and disinfectants.
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