Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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XNEP:STC Salt Trading Corp XNEP:STC
79 GF Score
Price NPR5,295.00
GF Value NPR4,291.56
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Salt Trading Moat Score?

Salt Trading has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Salt Trading 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 Salt Trading might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Salt Trading  (XNEP:STC) 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

Salt Trading Moat Score Related Terms

XNEP:STC
79GF Score
Salt Trading Corp XNEP:STC
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Is Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NPR5,295.00 is trading 23.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR4,291.56. GuruFocus considers Salt Trading to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:STC:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: NPR4,291.56 vs. price of NPR5,295.00 (23.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Salt Trading Business Description

Address Kalimati, P.O.Box: 483, Kathmandu, NPL
Salt Trading Corp operates as the sole supplier of salt within Nepal. Its key business segments include: i) Salt Sales: Free flow salt, washed salt, Phoda salt, ii) Fertilizer Sales: Subsidised-Diammonium Phosphate, Urea, Potash, iii) Gas: STC Gas, and iv)Others: Sugar, seed, wheat, Cement, Iron steel, Rice, Flour, Gas, Ghee Oil, Paper, Kitchen appliances and Others. The majority of revenue is derived from the Salt segment.
79GF Score

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NPR5,295.00
Price
NPR4,291.56
GF Value