SNPMF (China Petroleum & Chemical) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


SNPMF China Petroleum & Chemical Corp SNPMF
50 GF Score
Price $0.56
GF Value $0.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is China Petroleum & Chemical Moat Score?

China Petroleum & Chemical SNPMF 50 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates SNPMF with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,044 Oil & Gas companies, China Petroleum & Chemical ranks better than 98.47% on this metric.

China Petroleum & Chemical has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

China Petroleum & Chemical has Narrow Moat: China Petroleum & Chemical Corp has a strong narrow moat due to its economies of scale and significant regulatory barriers in China. It benefits from a superior distribution network and strong pricing power in its domestic market. However, its international presence is less dominant, preventing a wide moat classification.

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 Petroleum & Chemical might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

China Petroleum & Chemical  (OTCPK:SNPMF) 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 Petroleum & Chemical Moat Score Related Terms

SNPMF vs XOM, CVX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, China Petroleum & Chemical'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.

China Petroleum & Chemical Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, China Petroleum & Chemical's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Petroleum & Chemical's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
China Petroleum & Chemical (SNPMF) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 29, 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, China Petroleum & Chemical ranks #16 out of 1044 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is China Petroleum & Chemical's Moat Score too high?
China Petroleum & Chemical's current Moat Score is 6. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. China Petroleum & Chemical's value of 6 is 500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Petroleum & Chemical ranks #16 out of 1044 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Petroleum & Chemical has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Petroleum & Chemical's Moat Score compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, China Petroleum & Chemical ranks #16 out of 1044 companies for Moat Score. This places China Petroleum & Chemical in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. China Petroleum & Chemical'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 1,044 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. China Petroleum & Chemical'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. China Petroleum & Chemical'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 China Petroleum & Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Petroleum & Chemical (SNPMF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.58, compared to a current price of $0.56 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6 and 500% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. China Petroleum & Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 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 China Petroleum & Chemical (SNPMF), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 29, 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 China Petroleum & Chemical (SNPMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Petroleum & Chemical stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.56 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.58. GuruFocus considers China Petroleum & Chemical to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SNPMF:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $0.58 vs. price of $0.56 (3.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 500% above the Oil & Gas median (#16 of 1044)

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

China Petroleum & Chemical Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address No. 22 Chaoyangmen North Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100728
China Petroleum & Chemical, or Sinopec, is one of China's national oil companies and one of Asian's largest integrated oil companies in revenue. Its income is derived primarily from refining and marketing of oil products and petrochemical production. Sinopec has China's largest petrol station network with over 30,000 stations and enjoys a significant market share in petrochemicals. Established in 2000 by China Petrochemical Corporation, a stateowned enterprise and majority shareholder, the company also owns oil and gas assets in Shandong and Sichuan provinces. It has a smaller global upstream presence than its peers, PetroChina and CNOOC. In 2025, Sinopec's production of oil and gas equivalent was 525.28 million barrels. The firm also processed 250.33 million metric tons of crude oil.
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