China Merchants Energy Shipping Co (SHSE:601872) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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SHSE:601872 China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Ltd SHSE:601872
63 GF Score
Price ¥15.70
GF Value ¥8.60
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Moat Score?

China Merchants Energy Shipping Co has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

China Merchants Energy Shipping 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 China Merchants Energy Shipping Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

China Merchants Energy Shipping Co  (SHSE:601872) 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 Merchants Energy Shipping Co Moat Score Related Terms

SHSE:601872
63GF Score
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Ltd SHSE:601872
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Is China Merchants Energy Shipping Co (SHSE:601872) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥15.70 is trading 82.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.60. GuruFocus considers China Merchants Energy Shipping Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601872:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: ¥8.60 vs. price of ¥15.70 (82.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs

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China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address No. 9, Zhongshan East Road, China Merchants Building, Shanghai, CHN, 200126
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Ltd is a China-based company that engages in tanker transportation, bulk cargo vessel transportation, and liquid natural gas (LNG) vessel transportation. It provides a full range of energy transportation services running a large diversity of vessels, including crude oil tankers, dry bulk carriers, and LNG carriers. It provides services to customers from China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, the United States, and other countries.
63GF Score

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¥15.70
Price
¥8.60
GF Value