China Minsheng Banking (SHSE:600016) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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SHSE:600016 China Minsheng Banking Corp Ltd SHSE:600016
48 GF Score
Price ¥3.47
GF Value ¥4.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is China Minsheng Banking Moat Score?

China Minsheng Banking SHSE:600016 +2.06% 48 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600016 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,610 Banks companies, China Minsheng Banking ranks better than 94.04% on this metric.

China Minsheng Banking has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

China Minsheng Banking has Narrow Moat: China Minsheng Banking Corp Ltd has a solid narrow moat due to its established market position in China and customer switching costs associated with banking services. However, intense competition and regulatory challenges limit its ability to achieve 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 China Minsheng Banking might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

China Minsheng Banking  (SHSE:600016) 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

China Minsheng Banking Moat Score Related Terms

China Minsheng Banking Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, China Minsheng Banking'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.

China Minsheng Banking Moat Score vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, China Minsheng Banking's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Minsheng Banking's Moat Score falls into.


SHSE:600016
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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
China Minsheng Banking (SHSE:600016) has a Moat Score of 5 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, China Minsheng Banking ranks #96 out of 1610 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is China Minsheng Banking's Moat Score too high?
China Minsheng Banking's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, China Minsheng Banking ranks #96 out of 1610 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Minsheng Banking has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Minsheng Banking's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, China Minsheng Banking ranks #96 out of 1610 companies for Moat Score. This places China Minsheng Banking 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 Banks company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Banks 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. China Minsheng Banking's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Minsheng Banking stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Minsheng Banking (SHSE:600016) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.22, compared to a current price of ¥3.47 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. China Minsheng Banking's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 4 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 China Minsheng Banking (SHSE:600016), the current Moat Score is 5 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 China Minsheng Banking (SHSE:600016) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Minsheng Banking stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥3.47 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.22. GuruFocus considers China Minsheng Banking to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600016:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: ¥4.22 vs. price of ¥3.47 (17.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600016 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

China Minsheng Banking Business Description

Address No. 2, Fuxingmennei Avenue, Xicheng District, Beijing, CHN, 100031
China Minsheng Banking Corp Ltd is a joined stock commercial banks in China. The activities of the bank include commercial banking, financial leasing, fund management, global investment banking, wealth management, and other activities. The segments of the bank are categorized as corporate banking and retail banking, out of which the bank derives maximum revenue from corporate banking segment.
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