Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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HKSE:00488 Lai Sun Development Co Ltd HKSE:00488
34 GF Score
Price HK$0.80
GF Value HK$0.56
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lai Sun Development Co Moat Score?

Lai Sun Development Co HKSE:00488 -1.23% 34 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00488 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,868 Real Estate companies, Lai Sun Development Co ranks better than 94% on this metric.

Lai Sun Development Co has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Lai Sun Development Co has No Moat: Lai Sun Development Co Ltd operates in a competitive real estate market with limited market leadership or brand strength. The company lacks significant regulatory barriers, intellectual property, or cost advantages to establish a durable competitive position.

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 Lai Sun Development Co might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Lai Sun Development Co  (HKSE:00488) 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

Lai Sun Development Co Moat Score Related Terms

Lai Sun Development Co Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Lai Sun Development Co'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.

Lai Sun Development Co Moat Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Lai Sun Development Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lai Sun Development Co's Moat Score falls into.


HKSE:00488
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 09, 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, Lai Sun Development Co ranks #112 out of 1868 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Lai Sun Development Co's Moat Score too high?
Lai Sun Development Co's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Lai Sun Development Co ranks #112 out of 1868 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lai Sun Development Co has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lai Sun Development Co's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Lai Sun Development Co ranks #112 out of 1868 companies for Moat Score. This places Lai Sun Development Co in the top 6% 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 Real Estate company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Real Estate 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. Lai Sun Development Co'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 Lai Sun Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.56, compared to a current price of HK$0.80 — trading 42.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Lai Sun Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 09, 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 Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lai Sun Development Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.80 is trading 42.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.56. GuruFocus considers Lai Sun Development Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00488:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: HK$0.56 vs. price of HK$0.80 (42.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00488 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Lai Sun Development Co Business Description

Other Exchanges LAY3:Germany
Address 680 Cheung Sha Wan Road, 11th Floor, Lai Sun Commercial Centre, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Lai Sun Development Co Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in various reportable operating segments such as; property development and sales; property investment; hotel operation; restaurant operation; media and entertainment; film and TV programs; cinema operation; theme park operation, and others. The property development and sales segment which derives a majority of its revenue, is engaged in property development and the sale of properties. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Mainland China and Macau, and the rest from Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and other regions.
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