Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


TPE:2008 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp TPE:2008
73 GF Score
Price NT$30.80
GF Value NT$27.95
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 10 Warning Signs
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What is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Moat Score?

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel  (TPE:2008) 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

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Moat Score Related Terms

TPE:2008
73GF Score
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp TPE:2008
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Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$30.80 is trading 10.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$27.95. GuruFocus considers Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2008:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: NT$27.95 vs. price of NT$30.80 (10.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 10 warning signs

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Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Business Description

Address No.318, Zhonghua 1st Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 804
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of steel pipes and cold-rolled steel sheets; manufacturing of metal architectural components; leasing; carpark management; and wholesale of other products. The majority of its revenue comes from the steel pipe department. Its geographical segments are Taiwan, United States and Japan, of which the majority of the revenue comes from Taiwan.
73GF Score

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NT$30.80
Price
NT$27.95
GF Value