Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)


TPE:1714 Ho Tung Chemical Corp TPE:1714
61 GF Score
Price NT$17.25
GF Value NT$9.95
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ho Tung Chemical Moat Score?

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

Ho Tung Chemical 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 Ho Tung Chemical might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Ho Tung Chemical  (TPE:1714) 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

Ho Tung Chemical Moat Score Related Terms

TPE:1714
61GF Score
Ho Tung Chemical Corp TPE:1714
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Is Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Tung Chemical stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$17.25 is trading 73.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.95. GuruFocus considers Ho Tung Chemical to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1714:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: NT$9.95 vs. price of NT$17.25 (73.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs

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Ho Tung Chemical Business Description

Address No. 6, Section 1, Zhongxing Road, 8th Floor, Wugu District, New Taipei City, TWN, 248
Ho Tung Chemical Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and sales of chemicals such as normal paraffin, alkenes, etc. The company's key products comprise Paraffin, Linear Alkylbenzene, Anionic Surfactants, Cationic Surfactants, Non-ionic Surfactants, Amphoteric Surfactants, Solvents, and others. It also focuses on other businesses like oil, investment, and cement. The company's reportable segments include Chemicals, which derives the majority of its revenue from Oil Products, Cement, and Investments. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from China and the rest from Taiwan, other parts of Southeast Asia, and other regions.
61GF Score

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NT$17.25
Price
NT$9.95
GF Value