Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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ROCO:4772 Taiwan Special Chemicals Corp ROCO:4772
63 GF Score
Price NT$270.50
GF Value NT$679.24
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Taiwan Special Chemicals Moat Score?

Taiwan Special Chemicals has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Taiwan Special Chemicals 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 Taiwan Special Chemicals might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Taiwan Special Chemicals  (ROCO:4772) 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

Taiwan Special Chemicals Moat Score Related Terms

ROCO:4772
63GF Score
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Is Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Special Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$270.50 is trading 60.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$679.24. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Special Chemicals to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4772:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: NT$679.24 vs. price of NT$270.50 (60.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 1 warning sign

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Taiwan Special Chemicals Business Description

Address No.1, Zhangbin West 3rd Road, Xianxi Township, Changhua County, Changhua, TWN, 507
Taiwan Special Chemicals Corp develops and manufactures semiconductor specialty gases (SEG) and semiconductor chemical materials (SEC), and is engaged in the sale and production of precision chemical materials, as well as the cleaning, maintenance, and refurbishment services for semiconductor equipment and components. It generates maximum revenue from the sale of specialty chemical materials. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by other Asian regions, America, Northeast Asia (Japan and Korea), and Europe.
63GF Score

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NT$270.50
Price
NT$679.24
GF Value