Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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STU:5DQ2 Daqo New Energy Corp STU:5DQ2
70 GF Score
Price €10.70
GF Value €8.25
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Daqo New Energy Moat Score?

Daqo New Energy STU:5DQ2 +0.94% 70 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:5DQ2 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Semiconductors companies, Daqo New Energy ranks better than 93.39% on this metric.

Daqo New Energy has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Daqo New Energy has Narrow Moat: Daqo New Energy Corp has a solid position in the polysilicon market with some cost advantages due to economies of scale. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong brand strength or customer loyalty. Its pricing power and regulatory barriers are moderate.

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 Daqo New Energy might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Daqo New Energy  (STU:5DQ2) 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

Daqo New Energy Moat Score Related Terms

STU:5DQ2 vs ASYS, ATOM, INTT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Daqo New Energy'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.

Daqo New Energy Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Daqo New Energy's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Daqo New Energy's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 21, 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, Daqo New Energy ranks #66 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Daqo New Energy's Moat Score too high?
Daqo New Energy's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Daqo New Energy ranks #66 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daqo New Energy has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daqo New Energy's Moat Score compare to ASYS and ATOM?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Daqo New Energy ranks #66 out of 998 companies for Moat Score. This places Daqo New Energy in the top 7% 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Semiconductors 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. Daqo New Energy's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daqo New Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.25, compared to a current price of €10.70 — trading 29.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Daqo New Energy's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 21, 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 Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daqo New Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.70 is trading 29.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.25. GuruFocus considers Daqo New Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:5DQ2:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €8.25 vs. price of €10.70 (29.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:5DQ2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Daqo New Energy Business Description

Other Exchanges DQ:USA0I74:UK
Address No. 838 Zhangyang Road, 29th Floor, Unit 29, Huadu Mansion, Pudong, Shanghai, CHN, 200122
Daqo New Energy Corp is a polysilicon manufacturer based in China. The company manufactures and sells high-purity polysilicon to manufacturers who use it to make ingots, cells, and modules for solar power solutions. The polysilicon is packaged to meet crucible stacking, pulling, and solidification needs. All of the company's revenues come from the People's Republic of China.
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