Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) (LSE:BS6) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


What is Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Moat Score?

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) LSE:BS6 98 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:BS6 with a GF Score™ of 98/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Aerospace & Defense companies, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) ranks better than 88.22% on this metric.

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) has Narrow Moat: Yangzijiang Shipbuilding benefits from economies of scale and a strong distribution network in the shipbuilding industry. However, the competitive landscape and limited customer switching costs prevent it from achieving 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 Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings)  (LSE:BS6) 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

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:BS6 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (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.

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Moat Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings)'s Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings)'s Moat Score falls into.


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) (LSE:BS6) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 11, 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, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) ranks #41 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings)'s Moat Score too high?
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings)'s current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) ranks #41 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) has a GF Score™ of 98/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings)'s Moat Score compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) ranks #41 out of 348 companies for Moat Score. This places Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) in the top 12% 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings)'s current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) (LSE:BS6) has a current Moat Score of 5. The current Moat Score is 5. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings)'s overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 2 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 Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) (LSE:BS6), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 11, 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.

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Business Description

Address No. 1 Lianyi Road, Jiangyin-Jingjiang Industry Zone, Jiangsu Province, Jingjiang, CHN, 214532
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd is a large conglomerate, with shipbuilding and offshore engineering as its core focus. The reportable segments of the company comprise Shipbuilding, Shipping and others. The majority of revenue gets derived from the Shipbuilding segment that of shipbuilding and offshore marine equipment construction. The principal activities of the shipping segment consist of charter hire income earned by vessel owning companies. Geographically, it generates revenue from Italy.