Youdao (MEX:DAON) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Sep. 02, 2026)

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MEX:DAON Youdao Inc MEX:DAON
16 GF Score
Price MXN210.00
GF Value MXN110.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Youdao Moat Score?

Youdao MEX:DAON 16 Moat Score is 3 as of Sep. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:DAON with a GF Score™ of 16/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN110.06 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 262 Education companies, Youdao ranks better than 89.31% on this metric.

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

Youdao has No Moat: Youdao Inc operates in a competitive online education market with limited market leadership and no significant customer switching costs. The company lacks strong brand strength, regulatory barriers, or proprietary technology, resulting in a very weak 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 Youdao might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Youdao  (MEX:DAON) 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

Youdao Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:DAON vs PRDO, STRA, COUR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Youdao'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.

Youdao Moat Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Youdao's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


MEX:DAON
16GF Score
Youdao Inc MEX:DAON
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Youdao (MEX:DAON) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Sep. 02, 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, Youdao ranks #28 out of 262 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Youdao's Moat Score too high?
Youdao's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Youdao ranks #28 out of 262 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Youdao has a GF Score™ of 16/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Youdao's Moat Score compare to PRDO and STRA?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Youdao ranks #28 out of 262 companies for Moat Score. This places Youdao in the top 11% 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 Education company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Education 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. Youdao'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 Youdao stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Youdao (MEX:DAON) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN110.06, compared to a current price of MXN210.00 — trading 90.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Youdao's overall GF Score™ is 16/100. 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 Youdao (MEX:DAON), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Sep. 02, 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 Youdao (MEX:DAON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Youdao stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN210.00 is trading 90.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN110.06. GuruFocus considers Youdao to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:DAON:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: MXN110.06 vs. price of MXN210.00 (90.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 16/100

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

Youdao Business Description

Other Exchanges DAO:USA
Address No. 399, Wangshang Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, CHN, 310051
Youdao Inc develops and markets software applications. It engages in developing technologies to provide learning content, applications, and solutions. The firm operates in three segments: Learning services, Smart devices, and Online marketing services. The majority of its revenue comes from the Learning services segment, which generates revenues from online courses, mainly including Youdao Premium Courses, NetEase Cloud Classroom, and China University MOOC. The learning products segment includes sales of smart devices such as the Youdao Dictionary Pen and the Youdao Pocket Translator. Geographically, all of its revenue is generated from the People's Republic of China.
16GF Score

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MXN210.00
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