XTPEF (Xtep International Holdings) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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XTPEF Xtep International Holdings Ltd XTPEF
89 GF Score
Price $0.59
GF Value $0.93
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Xtep International Holdings Moat Score?

Xtep International Holdings XTPEF -11.99% 89 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates XTPEF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.93. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,119 Retail - Cyclical companies, Xtep International Holdings ranks better than 88.65% on this metric.

Xtep International Holdings has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Xtep International Holdings has Narrow Moat: Xtep International has a discernible but modest moat due to its brand presence in the sportswear market. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant pricing power or proprietary technology.

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 Xtep International Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Xtep International Holdings  (OTCPK:XTPEF) 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

Xtep International Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

XTPEF vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Xtep International Holdings's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Xtep International Holdings Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Xtep International Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Xtep International Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Xtep International Holdings (XTPEF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 01, 2026. 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. According to the industry distribution chart, Xtep International Holdings ranks #127 out of 1119 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Xtep International Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Xtep International Holdings' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Xtep International Holdings ranks #127 out of 1119 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Xtep International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xtep International Holdings' Moat Score compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Xtep International Holdings ranks #127 out of 1119 companies for Moat Score. This places Xtep International Holdings in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 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. Xtep International Holdings's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xtep International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Xtep International Holdings (XTPEF) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.93, compared to a current price of $0.59 — trading 36.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Xtep International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Xtep International Holdings (XTPEF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Xtep International Holdings (XTPEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xtep International Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.59 is trading 36.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.93.

Key valuation signals for XTPEF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $0.93 vs. price of $0.59 (36.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Xtep International Holdings Business Description

Address No. 89 Jiayi Road, Xiamen Xtep Tower, Guanyinshan Siming District, Fujian Province, Xiamen, CHN, 361008
Xtep International Holdings Ltd is principally engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, sales, marketing and brand management of sports products including footwear, apparel and accessories for adults and children. With its core Xtep brand, as well as Saucony and Merrell under its diversified brand portfolio, and professional sports segments through an extensive distribution network of more than 8,100 stores. It has two reportable operating segments from continuing operations as follows: (a) mass market segment, including signature brand, Xtep; and (b) professional sports segment, including signature brands, Saucony and Merrell.
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