Tongwei Co (SHSE:600438) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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SHSE:600438 Tongwei Co Ltd SHSE:600438
57 GF Score
Price ¥10.80
GF Value ¥18.43
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Tongwei Co Moat Score?

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

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

Tongwei Co  (SHSE:600438) 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

Tongwei Co Moat Score Related Terms

SHSE:600438
57GF Score
Tongwei Co Ltd SHSE:600438
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Is Tongwei Co (SHSE:600438) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tongwei Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥10.80 is trading 41.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥18.43. GuruFocus considers Tongwei Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600438:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: ¥18.43 vs. price of ¥10.80 (41.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 8 warning signs

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Tongwei Co Business Description

Address No. 588, Middle Section Tianfu Avenue, High-Tech Zone, China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone, Chengdu, CHN, 610041
Tongwei is the world's largest polysilicon producer and a leading solar cell and module supplier. The solar business contributed more than 60% of revenue in 2025. In addition, Tongwei runs a feed and food business, which made up 35% of revenue in 2025.
57GF Score

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¥10.80
Price
¥18.43
GF Value