SHMAY (Shimao Group Holdings) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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SHMAY Shimao Group Holdings Ltd SHMAY
34 GF Score
Price $5.39
GF Value $11.89
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Shimao Group Holdings Moat Score?

Shimao Group Holdings SHMAY 34 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHMAY with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.89. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,871 Real Estate companies, Shimao Group Holdings ranks better than 94.01% on this metric.

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

Shimao Group Holdings has No Moat: Shimao Group Holdings Ltd operates in a highly competitive real estate market with limited pricing power and brand differentiation. The company's advantages are transient, resulting in a very weak 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 Shimao Group Holdings might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Shimao Group Holdings  (OTCPK:SHMAY) 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

Shimao Group Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

Shimao Group Holdings Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Shimao Group 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.

Shimao Group Holdings Moat Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Shimao Group Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shimao Group Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Shimao Group Holdings (SHMAY) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 21, 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, Shimao Group Holdings ranks #112 out of 1871 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Shimao Group Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Shimao Group Holdings' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Shimao Group Holdings ranks #112 out of 1871 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shimao Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shimao Group Holdings' Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Shimao Group Holdings ranks #112 out of 1871 companies for Moat Score. This places Shimao Group Holdings in the top 6% 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 Real Estate company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Real Estate 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. Shimao Group Holdings'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 Shimao Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Shimao Group Holdings (SHMAY) has a current Moat Score of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.89, compared to a current price of $5.39 — trading 54.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Shimao Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Shimao Group Holdings (SHMAY), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 21, 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 Shimao Group Holdings (SHMAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shimao Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.39 is trading 54.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.89.

Key valuation signals for SHMAY:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $11.89 vs. price of $5.39 (54.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Shimao Group Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 00813:Hong Kong
Address 89 Queensway, 38th Floor, Tower One, Lippo Centre, Hong Kong, HKG
Shimao Group Holdings Ltd is engaged in the development and investment of residential and commercial properties, property management, commercial properties operation and hotel operation in China. The company earns revenue from Sales of properties, Hotel operation income, Commercial properties operation income and Property management income, and others. The company operates in single segment Property development and investment.
34GF Score

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