ZKIN (ZK International Group Co) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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ZKIN ZK International Group Co Ltd ZKIN
56 GF Score
Price $1.11
GF Value $1.74
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is ZK International Group Co Moat Score?

ZK International Group Co ZKIN +9.85% 56 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates ZKIN with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 640 Steel companies, ZK International Group Co ranks better than 95.94% on this metric.

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

ZK International Group Co has Narrow Moat: ZK International Group Co Ltd has a modest moat due to its proprietary technology in steel products, providing some cost advantages. However, it lacks strong brand strength, customer loyalty, and significant regulatory barriers. The company's market share is discernible but not dominant.

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 ZK International Group Co might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

ZK International Group Co  (NAS:ZKIN) 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

ZK International Group Co Moat Score Related Terms

ZKIN vs HLP, LUD, HUDI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, ZK International Group Co'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.

ZK International Group Co Moat Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, ZK International Group Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ZK International Group Co'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?
ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 21, 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, ZK International Group Co ranks #26 out of 640 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is ZK International Group Co's Moat Score too high?
ZK International Group Co's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, ZK International Group Co ranks #26 out of 640 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ZK International Group Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZK International Group Co's Moat Score compare to HLP and LUD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, ZK International Group Co ranks #26 out of 640 companies for Moat Score. This places ZK International Group Co in the top 4% 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 Steel company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Steel 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. ZK International Group Co'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 ZK International Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.74, compared to a current price of $1.11 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. ZK International Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 ZK International Group Co (ZKIN), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 21, 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 ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZK International Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.11 is trading 36.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.74. GuruFocus considers ZK International Group Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ZKIN:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $1.74 vs. price of $1.11 (36.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 7 warning signs

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

ZK International Group Co Business Description

Address C/o Zhejiang Zhengkang Industrial Co., Ltd., No. 678 Dingxiang Road, Binhai Industrial Park, Zhejiang Province, Economic and Technology Development Zone, Wenzhou, CHN, 325025
ZK International Group Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and marketing of metal pipes. The company is specialized in producing double-press thin-walled stainless steel tubes and fittings, carbon steel tubes and fittings, single-press tubes and fittings, and stainless-steel strips. The products are used in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, firefighting, food, beverage, ships, engines, industrial seawater desalination and systems of direct-drinking water, cold /hot water supply, city water supply, and gas of large/middle scale construction projects.
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