Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co (SHSE:600688) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 28, 2026)

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SHSE:600688 Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Ltd SHSE:600688
69 GF Score
Price ¥2.78
GF Value ¥2.39
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Moat Score?

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co SHSE:600688 +0.72% 69 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600688 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥2.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co ranks better than 98.46% on this metric.

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co has Narrow Moat: Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Ltd has a strong narrow moat due to its economies of scale and significant regulatory barriers in the petrochemical industry. However, it faces commodity price volatility and lacks the brand strength or innovation 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 Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co  (SHSE:600688) 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

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Moat Score Related Terms

SHSE:600688 vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co'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.

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co (SHSE:600688) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 28, 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, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co ranks #16 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Moat Score too high?
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's current Moat Score is 6. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's value of 6 is 500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co ranks #16 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Moat Score compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co ranks #16 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's value of 6 is 500% above this benchmark. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Moat Score among Oil & Gas companies is 1.00, based on 1,041 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's current Moat Score of 6 is 500% above the industry median. 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. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co (SHSE:600688) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥2.39, compared to a current price of ¥2.78 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6 and 500% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co (SHSE:600688), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 28, 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 Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co (SHSE:600688) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥2.78 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥2.39. GuruFocus considers Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600688:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: ¥2.39 vs. price of ¥2.78 (16.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 500% above the Oil & Gas median (#16 of 1041)

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Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address No. 48 Jinyi Road, Jinshan District, Shanghai, CHN, 200540
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Ltd is an integrated Chinese petrochemical company that mainly produces a broad range of petroleum products and chemical products through crude oil processing. The Group's reportable segments are: Petroleum products, Chemical products, Trading of petrochemical products, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Petroleum products segment, which is equipped with crude oil refinery facilities used to produce qualified refined gasoline, fuel, diesel oil, heavy oil, and liquefied petroleum gas, and provides raw materials for the Group's downstream petrochemical processing facilities. Geographically, the Group derives maximum revenue from its business in the People's Republic of China (PRC).
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