Chinasoft International (HKSE:00354) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Sep. 17, 2026)

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HKSE:00354 Chinasoft International Ltd HKSE:00354
86 GF Score
Price HK$3.67
GF Value HK$5.80
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Chinasoft International Moat Score?

Chinasoft International HKSE:00354 -0.94% 86 Moat Score is 4 as of Sep. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00354 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$5.80 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,821 Software companies, Chinasoft International ranks better than 90.07% on this metric.

Chinasoft International has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Chinasoft International has Narrow Moat: Chinasoft has a discernible moat due to its established presence in IT services in China, benefiting from some customer loyalty and moderate switching costs. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant proprietary technology or strong brand strength to elevate it to a wide 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 Chinasoft International might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Chinasoft International  (HKSE:00354) 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

Chinasoft International Moat Score Related Terms

HKSE:00354 vs IBM, ACN, CTSH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Chinasoft International'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.

Chinasoft International Moat Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Chinasoft International's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chinasoft International's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Chinasoft International (HKSE:00354) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Sep. 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, Chinasoft International ranks #280 out of 2821 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Chinasoft International's Moat Score too high?
Chinasoft International's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Chinasoft International ranks #280 out of 2821 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chinasoft International has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chinasoft International's Moat Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Chinasoft International ranks #280 out of 2821 companies for Moat Score. This places Chinasoft International 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 Software company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Software 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. Chinasoft International'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 Chinasoft International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinasoft International (HKSE:00354) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.80, compared to a current price of HK$3.67 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Chinasoft International's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 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 Chinasoft International (HKSE:00354), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Sep. 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 Chinasoft International (HKSE:00354) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinasoft International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$3.67 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.80. GuruFocus considers Chinasoft International to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00354:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: HK$5.80 vs. price of HK$3.67 (36.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00354 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Chinasoft International Business Description

Address No. 2 Kexueyuan South Road, North Wing, 12th Floor, Raycom Infotech Park, Tower C, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100190
Chinasoft International Ltd is an investment holding company. The principal activities of the Company and its subsidiaries are development and provision of information technology (IT) solutions services, and IT outsourcing services. The company's Nature of goods and services Project-based development services, Outsourcing services, Other services, Sales of software and hardware products of which majority of revenue comes from Outsourcing services. The group now has only one operating segment. The Group's operations are mainly located in its country of domicile, the People's Republic of China. The company has presence in PRC, Malaysia, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, India, and Indonesia. The majority of revenue comes from PRC.
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