MGCLY (Midea Group Co) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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MGCLY Midea Group Co Ltd MGCLY
71 GF Score
Price $11.37
GF Value $10.50
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Midea Group Co Moat Score?

Midea Group Co MGCLY +1.07% 71 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates MGCLY with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 442 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Midea Group Co ranks better than 99.55% on this metric.

Midea Group Co has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Midea Group Co has Narrow Moat: Midea Group Co Ltd has a strong narrow moat with significant market leadership in home appliances, supported by economies of scale and a strong brand. The company invests in R&D, but the competitive landscape and moderate 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 Midea Group Co might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Midea Group Co  (OTCPK:MGCLY) 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

Midea Group Co Moat Score Related Terms

MGCLY vs SN, SGI, MHK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Midea Group 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.

Midea Group Co Moat Score vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Midea Group Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Midea Group Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Midea Group Co (MGCLY) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 15, 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, Midea Group Co ranks #2 out of 442 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is Midea Group Co's Moat Score too high?
Midea Group Co's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Midea Group Co ranks #2 out of 442 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Midea Group Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Midea Group Co's Moat Score compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Midea Group Co ranks #2 out of 442 companies for Moat Score. This places Midea Group Co in the top 1% 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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. Midea Group Co's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Midea Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Midea Group Co (MGCLY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.50, compared to a current price of $11.37 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Midea Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Midea Group Co (MGCLY), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 15, 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 Midea Group Co (MGCLY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Midea Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.37 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.50. GuruFocus considers Midea Group Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MGCLY:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $10.50 vs. price of $11.37 (8.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Midea Group Co Business Description

Address No. 6 Midea Avenue, Beijiao Town, Midea Headquarters Building, Guangdong Province, Shunde District, Foshan, CHN, 528311
Midea Group Co., Ltd. is one of the largest household appliance manufacturers in China, with key products such as air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines and small household appliances. It is consistently ranked as one of the top three players in China by retail sales in most home appliance categories. The firm also engages in industrial automation and robotics systems through wholly owned Kuka, a global market leader based in Germany. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, or HVAC, products contribute the most to Midea's revenue, followed by other consumer appliances, and robotics and automation systems. In addition, Midea generates around 40% of sales outside of China.
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