Maanshan Iron And Steel Co (SHSE:600808) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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SHSE:600808 Maanshan Iron And Steel Co Ltd SHSE:600808
66 GF Score
Price ¥2.49
GF Value ¥3.33
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Maanshan Iron And Steel Co Moat Score?

Maanshan Iron And Steel Co SHSE:600808 -0.80% 66 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600808 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥3.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 642 Steel companies, Maanshan Iron And Steel Co ranks better than 90.97% on this metric.

Maanshan Iron And Steel Co has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Maanshan Iron And Steel Co has No Moat: Maanshan Iron And Steel operates in a highly competitive and cyclical steel industry with minimal differentiation, low pricing power, and no significant cost advantages, resulting in a very weak competitive position.

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 Maanshan Iron And Steel Co might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Maanshan Iron And Steel Co  (SHSE:600808) 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

Maanshan Iron And Steel Co Moat Score Related Terms

SHSE:600808 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Maanshan Iron And Steel 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.

Maanshan Iron And Steel Co Moat Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's Moat Score falls into.


SHSE:600808
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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Maanshan Iron And Steel Co (SHSE:600808) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 16, 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, Maanshan Iron And Steel Co ranks #58 out of 642 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's Moat Score too high?
Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Maanshan Iron And Steel Co ranks #58 out of 642 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Maanshan Iron And Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's Moat Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Maanshan Iron And Steel Co ranks #58 out of 642 companies for Moat Score. This places Maanshan Iron And Steel Co in the top 9% 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 Steel company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Steel 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. Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maanshan Iron And Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maanshan Iron And Steel Co (SHSE:600808) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.33, compared to a current price of ¥2.49 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Maanshan Iron And Steel Co (SHSE:600808), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 16, 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 Maanshan Iron And Steel Co (SHSE:600808) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maanshan Iron And Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥2.49 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.33. GuruFocus considers Maanshan Iron And Steel Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600808:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: ¥3.33 vs. price of ¥2.49 (25.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600808 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Maanshan Iron And Steel Co Business Description

Address No. 8 Jiu Hua Xi Road, Anhui Province, Maanshan, CHN, 243003
Maanshan Iron And Steel Co Ltd produces and sells iron and steel products. Its main production processes include iron making, steel making, steel rolling, etc. The Group's key product is steel, which includes four product series of special steel, wheels and axles, long products, and plates. It offers casting round billet, special steel bar, train wheels, axles, wheelsets, section steel, wire rods, hot-rolled plate and cold-rolled plate coils, galvanized plates, color-coated plates, and other products, which are widely used in aviation, railway, ocean, automobile, household appliance, shipbuilding, construction, machinery manufacturing, and other fields. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from the Chinese Mainland, and the rest from Hong Kong and other overseas markets.
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