Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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STU:0C9 Cheetah Mobile Inc STU:0C9
49 GF Score
Price €2.62
GF Value €5.15
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Cheetah Mobile Moat Score?

Cheetah Mobile STU:0C9 -0.76% 49 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:0C9 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 564 Interactive Media companies, Cheetah Mobile ranks better than 77.3% on this metric.

Cheetah Mobile has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Cheetah Mobile has No Moat: Cheetah Mobile has very weak competitive advantages. It operates in a highly competitive mobile app industry with no significant market share, brand strength, or proprietary technology. The company lacks substantial customer switching costs or regulatory barriers, resulting in a low moat score.

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 Cheetah Mobile might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Cheetah Mobile  (STU:0C9) 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

Cheetah Mobile Moat Score Related Terms

STU:0C9 vs WSHP, TEAD, LVO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Cheetah Mobile'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.

Cheetah Mobile Moat Score vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Cheetah Mobile's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cheetah Mobile's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 18, 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, Cheetah Mobile ranks #128 out of 564 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Cheetah Mobile's Moat Score too high?
Cheetah Mobile's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Cheetah Mobile ranks #128 out of 564 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cheetah Mobile has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheetah Mobile's Moat Score compare to WSHP and TEAD?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Cheetah Mobile ranks #128 out of 564 companies for Moat Score. This places Cheetah Mobile in the top 23% 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Interactive Media 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. Cheetah Mobile'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 Cheetah Mobile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.15, compared to a current price of €2.62 — trading 49.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Cheetah Mobile's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 2 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 Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 18, 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 Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheetah Mobile stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.62 is trading 49.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.15. GuruFocus considers Cheetah Mobile to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:0C9:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: €5.15 vs. price of €2.62 (49.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:0C9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cheetah Mobile Business Description

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Address Building No. 11, Wandong Science and Technology Cultural Innovation Park, No.7 Sanjianfangnanli, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100024
Cheetah Mobile Inc along with its subsidiaries provides comprehensive products and services on PCs and mobile devices. It generates revenue from utility-related business, including advertising services and premium membership services. It also provides multi-cloud management platform and overseas advertising agency service. The company operates in two segments: Internet business, and AI and others. The companies products and services includes Robotic Products, Global to B Services etc. The firm's majority of the revenue is derived from the internet business segment that provides mobile advertising services to advertising customers, as well as selling advertisements and referring user traffic on its mobile and PC platforms. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the PRC.
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