Meitu (STU:M5U) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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STU:M5U Meitu Inc STU:M5U
60 GF Score
Price €0.45
GF Value €0.61
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Meitu Moat Score?

Meitu STU:M5U +4.65% 60 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:M5U with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 564 Interactive Media companies, Meitu ranks better than 89.18% on this metric.

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

Meitu has Narrow Moat: Meitu Inc has a discernible but modest moat, primarily due to its brand recognition and user base in the digital imaging sector. However, it faces intense competition and lacks strong intellectual property or significant customer switching costs.

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 Meitu might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Meitu  (STU:M5U) 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

Meitu Moat Score Related Terms

STU:M5U vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Meitu'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.

Meitu Moat Score vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Meitu's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Meitu (STU:M5U) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 16, 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, Meitu ranks #61 out of 564 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Meitu's Moat Score too high?
Meitu's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Meitu ranks #61 out of 564 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Meitu has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meitu's Moat Score compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Meitu ranks #61 out of 564 companies for Moat Score. This places Meitu in the top 11% 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Interactive Media 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. Meitu'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 Meitu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meitu (STU:M5U) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.61, compared to a current price of €0.45 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Meitu's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 Meitu (STU:M5U), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 16, 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 Meitu (STU:M5U) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meitu stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.45 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.61. GuruFocus considers Meitu to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:M5U:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €0.61 vs. price of €0.45 (26.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:M5U stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Meitu Business Description

Other Exchanges MEIUF:USA01357:Hong Kong
Address No. 2557 Binhai West Avenue, Meitu Tower, Building 2, Meifeng Innovation Valley, Tong’an District, Fujian Province, Xiamen, CHN
Meitu Inc is engaged in providing photo, video, and design products along with advertising services in the PRC and other regions. The company focuses on developing AI-powered products that streamline the production of photo, video, and design content, alongside offering online advertising and other internet value-added services. Its business is divided into segments, with the Photo, video, and design products segment generating the majority of revenue, including content licensing sold on a subscription or per-download basis. The Advertising segment generates revenue through display-based and performance-based ads across its platforms and apps, as well as mobile value-added services. The Others segment includes ERP SaaS systems for cosmetic stores.
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