Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


HAM:CBA Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd HAM:CBA
68 GF Score
Price €0.19
GF Value €0.40
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Moat Score?

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings HAM:CBA 68 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:CBA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.40 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,317 Vehicles & Parts companies, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks better than 90.36% on this metric.

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

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings has Narrow Moat: Brilliance China has a modest market share in the Chinese automotive sector, benefiting from joint ventures with BMW. It has some brand strength and customer loyalty in China, but lacks significant global presence. The company faces intense competition and has limited pricing power, with no significant intellectual property or regulatory 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings  (HAM:CBA) 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

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

HAM:CBA vs TSLA, GM, F: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings'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.

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 30, 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, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks #127 out of 1317 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks #127 out of 1317 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' Moat Score compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks #127 out of 1317 companies for Moat Score. This places Brilliance China Automotive Holdings 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 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. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings'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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.40, compared to a current price of €0.19 — trading 53.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 30, 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.19 is trading 53.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.40. GuruFocus considers Brilliance China Automotive Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:CBA:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €0.40 vs. price of €0.19 (53.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Business Description

Address 2 Murray Road, Unit 3303, 33rd Floor, The Henderson, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd is a provincial state-owned enterprise that manufactures passenger vehicles, minibuses, and automotive components. The company's operating profits come from the passenger vehicle joint venture with BMW. The activities of the Company and its subsidiaries are the manufacture and sale of BMW vehicles and components in the PRC through its associate, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. The company is also engaged in the manufacture and sale of non-BMW vehicles and automotive components through its other subsidiaries.
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