Hesai Group (STU:ZN80) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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STU:ZN80 Hesai Group STU:ZN80
79 GF Score
Price €13.05
GF Value €18.86
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Hesai Group Moat Score?

Hesai Group STU:ZN80 -3.68% 79 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:ZN80 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.86 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,312 Vehicles & Parts companies, Hesai Group ranks better than 94.51% on this metric.

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

Hesai Group has Narrow Moat: Hesai Group has a solid narrow moat with its advanced LiDAR technology and strong R&D capabilities. It holds valuable intellectual property and benefits from customer switching costs. However, the rapidly evolving tech landscape poses challenges to maintaining 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 Hesai Group might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Hesai Group  (STU:ZN80) 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

Hesai Group Moat Score Related Terms

STU:ZN80 vs GT, VC, VGNT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Hesai 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.

Hesai Group Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hesai Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


STU:ZN80
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Hesai Group (STU:ZN80) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 20, 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, Hesai Group ranks #72 out of 1312 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is Hesai Group's Moat Score too high?
Hesai Group's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Hesai Group ranks #72 out of 1312 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hesai Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hesai Group's Moat Score compare to GT and VC?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Hesai Group ranks #72 out of 1312 companies for Moat Score. This places Hesai Group in the top 6% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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. Hesai 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 Hesai Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hesai Group (STU:ZN80) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.86, compared to a current price of €13.05 — trading 30.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Hesai Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Hesai Group (STU:ZN80), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 20, 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 Hesai Group (STU:ZN80) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hesai Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €13.05 is trading 30.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.86. GuruFocus considers Hesai Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:ZN80:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €18.86 vs. price of €13.05 (30.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ZN80 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hesai Group Business Description

Other Exchanges HSAI:USA02525:Hong Kong
Address No. 658 Zhaohua Road, 10th Floor, Building A, Changning District, Shanghai, CHN, 200050
Hesai Group is engaged in the development, manufacture, and sales of three-dimensional light detection and ranging solutions, or LiDAR. Its LiDAR products enable a broad spectrum of applications across passenger or commercial vehicles with enhanced driver assistance systems, or ADAS, autonomous vehicle fleets providing passenger and freight mobility services, or Autonomous Mobility, and other applications such as last-mile delivery robots, street sweeping robots, and logistics robots in restricted areas, or Robotics. Geographically, the company operates in North America, Mainland China, Europe, and Other regions.
79GF Score

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