China Everbright Environment Group (STU:CNE) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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STU:CNE China Everbright Environment Group Ltd STU:CNE
47 GF Score
Price €0.55
GF Value €0.34
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is China Everbright Environment Group Moat Score?

China Everbright Environment Group STU:CNE +0.36% 47 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:CNE with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 252 Waste Management companies, China Everbright Environment Group ranks better than 95.24% on this metric.

China Everbright Environment Group has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

China Everbright Environment Group has Narrow Moat: China Everbright Environment Group Ltd has a solid narrow moat due to its market leadership in environmental services in China. It benefits from regulatory barriers and economies of scale. However, it lacks strong brand strength and significant customer switching costs, limiting its moat to a narrow category.

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 Everbright Environment Group might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

China Everbright Environment Group  (STU:CNE) 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 Everbright Environment Group Moat Score Related Terms

STU:CNE vs WM, RSG, WCN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, China Everbright Environment Group'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 Everbright Environment Group Moat Score vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, China Everbright Environment Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Everbright Environment Group's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
China Everbright Environment Group (STU:CNE) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 26, 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 Everbright Environment Group ranks #12 out of 252 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is China Everbright Environment Group's Moat Score too high?
China Everbright Environment Group's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, China Everbright Environment Group ranks #12 out of 252 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Everbright Environment Group has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Everbright Environment Group's Moat Score compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, China Everbright Environment Group ranks #12 out of 252 companies for Moat Score. This places China Everbright Environment Group in the top 5% 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 Waste Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Waste Management 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. China Everbright Environment Group'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 China Everbright Environment Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Everbright Environment Group (STU:CNE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.34, compared to a current price of €0.55 — trading 61.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. China Everbright Environment Group's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 5 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 Everbright Environment Group (STU:CNE), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 26, 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 Everbright Environment Group (STU:CNE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Everbright Environment Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.55 is trading 61.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.34. GuruFocus considers China Everbright Environment Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CNE:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €0.34 vs. price of €0.55 (61.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 5 warning signs

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

China Everbright Environment Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 00257:Hong Kong
Address 16 Harcourt Road, Room 2703, 27th Floor, Far East Finance Centre, Hong Kong, HKG
China Everbright Environment Group Ltd engages in construction and operation of environmental energy and water projects such as waste-to-energy plants, food and kitchen waste treatment projects, and sludge treatment and disposal projects. It also provides waste sorting, renewable resources utilization, and sanitation operation services. The company has several segments including Environmental energy project construction and operation, Greentech project construction and operation, Environmental water project construction and operation, and Others. Geographically, the company is active in Chinese Mainland, Germany, Poland, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Hong Kong generating key revenue from PRC region.
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