Irico Group New Energy Co (HKSE:00438) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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HKSE:00438 Irico Group New Energy Co Ltd HKSE:00438
49 GF Score
Price HK$1.19
GF Value HK$2.80
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Irico Group New Energy Co Moat Score?

Irico Group New Energy Co has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Irico Group New Energy Co 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 Irico Group New Energy Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Irico Group New Energy Co  (HKSE:00438) 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

Irico Group New Energy Co Moat Score Related Terms

HKSE:00438
49GF Score
Irico Group New Energy Co Ltd HKSE:00438
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Is Irico Group New Energy Co (HKSE:00438) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irico Group New Energy Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$1.19 is trading 57.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.80. GuruFocus considers Irico Group New Energy Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00438:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: HK$2.80 vs. price of HK$1.19 (57.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs

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Irico Group New Energy Co Business Description

Address Xinghuo Avenue, No. 3, C6, High-Tech Industrial Development Zone, Shaanxi Province, Xianyang, CHN, 712000
Irico Group New Energy Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the solar photovoltaic business. Along with its subsidiaries, it produces and sells solar photovoltaic glass, solar photovoltaic modules, and back glass, which is applied to solar cell module packaging. Its geographical segments are: The People's Republic of China (excluding Hong Kong), and Other countries, of which the majority of the revenue comes from China.
49GF Score

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HK$1.19
Price
HK$2.80
GF Value