China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


STU:CPM China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd STU:CPM
84 GF Score
Price €1.46
GF Value €1.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is China Merchants Port Holdings Co Moat Score?

China Merchants Port Holdings Co STU:CPM +2.97% 84 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:CPM with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,058 Transportation companies, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks better than 97.73% on this metric.

China Merchants Port Holdings Co has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

China Merchants Port Holdings Co has Narrow Moat: China Merchants Port Holdings has a strong narrow moat due to its significant market share in port operations, benefiting from economies of scale and a robust distribution network. However, while it has some regulatory advantages, the competitive landscape in global shipping limits its ability to achieve a wide moat.

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 Merchants Port Holdings Co might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

China Merchants Port Holdings Co  (STU:CPM) 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 Merchants Port Holdings Co Moat Score Related Terms

China Merchants Port Holdings Co Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, China Merchants Port Holdings Co'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 Merchants Port Holdings Co Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 05, 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 Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #24 out of 1058 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Moat Score too high?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #24 out of 1058 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Merchants Port Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #24 out of 1058 companies for Moat Score. This places China Merchants Port Holdings Co in the top 2% 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 Transportation company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Transportation 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 Merchants Port Holdings Co'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 Merchants Port Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.58, compared to a current price of €1.46 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 05, 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 Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Port Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.46 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.58. GuruFocus considers China Merchants Port Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CPM:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €1.58 vs. price of €1.46 (7.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs

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

China Merchants Port Holdings Co Business Description

Address 168-200 Connaught Road Central, 38th Floor, China Merchants Tower, Shun Tak Centre, Hong Kong, HKG
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd is a port service provider principally engaged in port operations, bonded logistics operations, and property investment. Its segments are port operations, bonded logistics operations, and other operations. Port operations generate maximum revenue, including container terminal operations and bulk and general cargo terminal operations conducted by the Group, its associates, and joint ventures across Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, as well as other international locations. Bonded logistics operations include logistics park operations, port transportation, and airport cargo handling. Other operations mainly include property development and investment, logistics operations by associates, and corporate functions.
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