CLPS (STU:1UK) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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STU:1UK CLPS Inc STU:1UK
48 GF Score
Price €0.72
GF Value €0.77
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What is CLPS Moat Score?

CLPS STU:1UK +7.46% 48 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:1UK with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.77. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,837 Software companies, CLPS ranks better than 84.63% on this metric.

CLPS has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

CLPS has No Moat: CLPS Inc lacks significant market leadership, network effects, and valuable intellectual property. The company does not have strong brand strength or durable cost advantages, resulting in a 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 CLPS might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

CLPS  (STU:1UK) 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

CLPS Moat Score Related Terms

STU:1UK vs SAIH, ASFH, JFU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, CLPS'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.

CLPS Moat Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, CLPS's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
CLPS (STU:1UK) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 25, 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, CLPS ranks #436 out of 2837 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is CLPS's Moat Score too high?
CLPS's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, CLPS ranks #436 out of 2837 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CLPS has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CLPS's Moat Score compare to SAIH and ASFH?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, CLPS ranks #436 out of 2837 companies for Moat Score. This places CLPS in the top 15% 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 Software company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Software 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. CLPS's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CLPS stock overvalued right now?
CLPS (STU:1UK) has a current Moat Score of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.77, compared to a current price of €0.72 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. CLPS's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 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 CLPS (STU:1UK), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 25, 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 CLPS (STU:1UK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CLPS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.72 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.77.

Key valuation signals for STU:1UK:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €0.77 vs. price of €0.72 (6.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1UK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

CLPS Business Description

Other Exchanges CLPS:USA
Address c/o Unit 1000, 370 Kwun Tong Road, 10th Floor, Millennium City III, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
CLPS Inc. is an IT consulting and solutions provider serving international clients in the banking, wealth management, e-commerce, and automotive sectors. The company drives digital transformation using AI, cloud computing, and big data, offering IT consulting, customized solutions, virtual banking training, recruitment, professional training, and software services. It operates mainly in two segments: IT services, which generate the majority of its revenue, and academic education services. The company has a presence in Hong Kong, Singapore, Mainland China, India, Malaysia, and Japan, with the majority of its revenue coming from Mainland China.
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