Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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STU:LC0A Luckin Coffee Inc STU:LC0A
74 GF Score
Price €28.20
GF Value €43.38
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Luckin Coffee Moat Score?

Luckin Coffee STU:LC0A +3.68% 74 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LC0A with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €43.38 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 366 Restaurants companies, Luckin Coffee ranks better than 88.25% on this metric.

Luckin Coffee has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Luckin Coffee has Narrow Moat: Luckin Coffee has a discernible moat due to its strong brand presence and innovative business model in China. It benefits from a growing customer base and some pricing power, but faces challenges in achieving sustainable market leadership and lacks significant regulatory barriers.

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 Luckin Coffee might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Luckin Coffee  (STU:LC0A) 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

Luckin Coffee Moat Score Related Terms

STU:LC0A vs EAT, CAVA, BROS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Luckin Coffee'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.

Luckin Coffee Moat Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Luckin Coffee's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


STU:LC0A
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 15, 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, Luckin Coffee ranks #43 out of 366 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Luckin Coffee's Moat Score too high?
Luckin Coffee's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Luckin Coffee ranks #43 out of 366 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Luckin Coffee has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Luckin Coffee's Moat Score compare to EAT and CAVA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Luckin Coffee ranks #43 out of 366 companies for Moat Score. This places Luckin Coffee in the top 12% 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 Restaurants company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Restaurants 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. Luckin Coffee's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Luckin Coffee stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €43.38, compared to a current price of €28.20 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Luckin Coffee's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 15, 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 Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luckin Coffee stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €28.20 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of €43.38. GuruFocus considers Luckin Coffee to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:LC0A:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €43.38 vs. price of €28.20 (35% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LC0A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Luckin Coffee Business Description

Other Exchanges LKNCY:USA0A6U:UK
Address 1-3 Taibei Road, 28th Floor, Building T3, Haixi Jingu Plaza, Siming District, Fujian, Xiamen, CHN, 361008
Luckin Coffee Inc operates a coffee network in China, providing retail services for freshly brewed drinks and pre-made food and beverage items. Its technology-driven model is built on mobile apps and a store network, offering a cashier-less purchase experience with features such as store selection, advance ordering, multiple payment options, and real-time order tracking. The company mainly operates self-operated pick-up stores in high-demand locations, enabling rapid and cost-efficient expansion, and also uses partnership and franchise models. It offers multiple products, including coffee, tea drinks, snacks, and light meals, with recipes tailored to local preferences, supported by sourcing and proprietary technology for operations and supply chain management.
74GF Score

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