First Shanghai Investments (HKSE:00227) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Aug. 28, 2026)

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HKSE:00227 First Shanghai Investments Ltd HKSE:00227
34 GF Score
Price HK$0.16
GF Value HK$0.13
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is First Shanghai Investments Moat Score?

First Shanghai Investments has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

First Shanghai Investments has

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 First Shanghai Investments might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

First Shanghai Investments  (HKSE:00227) 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

First Shanghai Investments Moat Score Related Terms

HKSE:00227
34GF Score
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Is First Shanghai Investments (HKSE:00227) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Shanghai Investments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.16 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.13. GuruFocus considers First Shanghai Investments to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00227:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: HK$0.13 vs. price of HK$0.16 (19.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 5 warning signs

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First Shanghai Investments Business Description

Address 71 Des Voeux Road Central, Room 1903, Wing On House, Hong Kong, HKG
First Shanghai Investments Ltd is a financial conglomerate providing stock brokerage, asset management, and corporate finance. The company operates its business in four segments: Financial Services, Property Development, Property Investment and Hotel, and Other businesses, of which the majority of its revenues are derived from Financial Services. The Financial Services Sector provides a full range of financial services, including securities investment, securities broking, margin financing, corporate finance, underwriting and placements, and asset management. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Hong Kong.
34GF Score

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HK$0.16
Price
HK$0.13
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