Sichuan Expressway Co (STU:EXF1) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


STU:EXF1 Sichuan Expressway Co Ltd STU:EXF1
41 GF Score
Price €0.49
GF Value €0.44
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Sichuan Expressway Co Moat Score?

Sichuan Expressway Co STU:EXF1 +2.52% 41 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:EXF1 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,839 Construction companies, Sichuan Expressway Co ranks better than 97.66% on this metric.

Sichuan Expressway Co has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Sichuan Expressway Co has Narrow Moat: Sichuan Expressway Co Ltd benefits from regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses in the toll road industry. It has a solid market position in its region, providing some pricing power and customer loyalty. However, its advantages are modest and primarily region-specific, 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 Sichuan Expressway Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Sichuan Expressway Co  (STU:EXF1) 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

Sichuan Expressway Co Moat Score Related Terms

Sichuan Expressway Co Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Sichuan Expressway 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.

Sichuan Expressway Co Moat Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sichuan Expressway Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sichuan Expressway Co'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?
Sichuan Expressway Co (STU:EXF1) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 06, 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, Sichuan Expressway Co ranks #43 out of 1839 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Sichuan Expressway Co's Moat Score too high?
Sichuan Expressway Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Sichuan Expressway Co ranks #43 out of 1839 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sichuan Expressway Co has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sichuan Expressway Co's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sichuan Expressway Co ranks #43 out of 1839 companies for Moat Score. This places Sichuan Expressway 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 Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Construction 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. Sichuan Expressway Co'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 Sichuan Expressway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sichuan Expressway Co (STU:EXF1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.44, compared to a current price of €0.49 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Sichuan Expressway Co's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 7 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 Sichuan Expressway Co (STU:EXF1), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 06, 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 Sichuan Expressway Co (STU:EXF1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sichuan Expressway Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.49 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.44. GuruFocus considers Sichuan Expressway Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:EXF1:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €0.44 vs. price of €0.49 (10.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:EXF1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sichuan Expressway Co Business Description

Address No. 252 Wuhouci Da Jie, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, CHN, 610041
Sichuan Expressway Co Ltd is engaged in the investment, construction, operation, and management of certain expressway projects, green energy investment business, and integrated development of resources along the routes. The group is organised into business units based on their services and products, and has six reportable operating segments, which include Expressways, Construction Services, Transportation Services, Transportation Logistics, New Energy Technologies, and Others. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Expressways segment, which comprises the operation of expressways and a high-grade toll bridge in Mainland China. Geographically, the group derives all of its revenue from Mainland China.
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