Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


SHSE:688981 Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp SHSE:688981
77 GF Score
Price ¥148.76
GF Value ¥69.60
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Semiconductor Manufacturing International Moat Score?

Semiconductor Manufacturing International has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Semiconductor Manufacturing International 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 Semiconductor Manufacturing International might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Semiconductor Manufacturing International  (SHSE:688981) 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

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Moat Score Related Terms

SHSE:688981
77GF Score
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp SHSE:688981
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Is Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semiconductor Manufacturing International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥148.76 is trading 113.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥69.60. GuruFocus considers Semiconductor Manufacturing International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688981:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: ¥69.60 vs. price of ¥148.76 (113.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs

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Semiconductor Manufacturing International Business Description

Address No. 18 Zhangjiang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN, 201203
Founded in 2000, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation is the largest foundry in China and the third-largest globally after TSMC and Samsung Electronics, overtaking GlobalFoundries and United Microelectronics in 2024. The company's headquarters and foundry are in Shanghai, with additional foundries in Beijing, Tianjin, and Shenzhen, and offices in the United States, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Its products are used in artificial intelligence, data centers, automotive, consumer electronics, memory, and "Internet of Things" products. SMIC employs 19,952 people as of Dec. 31, 2025.
77GF Score

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¥148.76
Price
¥69.60
GF Value