Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TPE:6278 Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Corp TPE:6278
68 GF Score
Price NT$172.50
GF Value NT$109.91
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Moat Score?

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology 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 Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology  (TPE:6278) 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

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Moat Score Related Terms

TPE:6278
68GF Score
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Corp TPE:6278
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Is Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$172.50 is trading 56.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$109.91. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6278:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: NT$109.91 vs. price of NT$172.50 (56.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 1 warning sign

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Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Business Description

Address No. 437, Taoying Road, Dashuli, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan, TWN, 330
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Corp is engaged in the design, processing, manufacturing, and trading of TFT-LCD panels, general electronic information products, and PCB surface-mount packaging. Its Surface Mounting Technology is widely used for IT and electronic products. The products provided include Control boards for TFT-LCD panels (TV/Desk Top/ Note books), other electronic products, and light bars.
68GF Score

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NT$172.50
Price
NT$109.91
GF Value