Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


TPE:1713 Cathay Chemical Works Inc TPE:1713
74 GF Score
Price NT$47.85
GF Value NT$42.78
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cathay Chemical Works Moat Score?

Cathay Chemical Works has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Cathay Chemical Works has

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 Cathay Chemical Works might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Cathay Chemical Works  (TPE:1713) 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

Cathay Chemical Works Moat Score Related Terms

TPE:1713
74GF Score
Cathay Chemical Works Inc TPE:1713
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Is Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Chemical Works stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$47.85 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.78. GuruFocus considers Cathay Chemical Works to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1713:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: NT$42.78 vs. price of NT$47.85 (11.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1713 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cathay Chemical Works Business Description

Address Zhongxiao East Road, 12 Floor, No. 320, Section 4, Taipei, TWN
Cathay Chemical Works Inc Company's mainly business is the manufacture and sale of sodium hydrosulfite, zinc oxide, sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, zinc dust and so on. It is the sole operating department. The company has presence in Taiwan, Asia, America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. The majority of revenue comes from Taiwan.
74GF Score

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NT$47.85
Price
NT$42.78
GF Value