GlobalWafers Co (ROCO:6488) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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ROCO:6488 GlobalWafers Co Ltd ROCO:6488
66 GF Score
Price NT$1,240.00
GF Value NT$414.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is GlobalWafers Co Moat Score?

GlobalWafers Co has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

GlobalWafers Co 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 GlobalWafers Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

GlobalWafers Co  (ROCO:6488) 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

GlobalWafers Co Moat Score Related Terms

ROCO:6488
66GF Score
GlobalWafers Co Ltd ROCO:6488
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Is GlobalWafers Co (ROCO:6488) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalWafers Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$1,240.00 is trading 198.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$414.88. GuruFocus considers GlobalWafers Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6488:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: NT$414.88 vs. price of NT$1,240.00 (198.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 10 warning signs

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GlobalWafers Co Business Description

Address No. 8, Industrial East Road 2, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN
GlobalWafers is 46.64% owned by Sino-American Silicon Products after being spun off in 2011. The main source of the company's revenue is selling silicon wafers to chipmakers like TSMC and Texas Instruments. It also derives sales from gallium nitride products and green energy. GlobalWafers runs 18 production sites in nine countries across Asia, North America, and Europe. GlobalWafers is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, and employs over 7,084 people as of March 31, 2026. GlobalWafers had nearly 17% market share in silicon wafers in 2025.
66GF Score

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NT$1,240.00
Price
NT$414.88
GF Value