SY (So-Young International) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


SY So-Young International Inc SY
77 GF Score
Price $1.42
GF Value $1.48
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is So-Young International Moat Score?

So-Young International SY -4.11% 77 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates SY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 681 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, So-Young International ranks better than 89.57% on this metric.

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

So-Young International has Narrow Moat: So-Young International Inc has a discernible moat due to its platform in the medical aesthetics industry, which provides some network effects and customer loyalty. However, it faces competition and lacks strong regulatory barriers or intellectual property, limiting its moat to a modest level.

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 So-Young International might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

So-Young International  (NAS:SY) 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

So-Young International Moat Score Related Terms

SY vs LFMD, SPOK, AMWL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, So-Young International'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.

So-Young International Moat Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, So-Young International's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where So-Young International's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
So-Young International (SY) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 24, 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, So-Young International ranks #71 out of 681 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is So-Young International's Moat Score too high?
So-Young International's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, So-Young International ranks #71 out of 681 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, So-Young International has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does So-Young International's Moat Score compare to LFMD and SPOK?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, So-Young International ranks #71 out of 681 companies for Moat Score. This places So-Young International in the top 10% 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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. So-Young International'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 So-Young International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, So-Young International (SY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.48, compared to a current price of $1.42 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. So-Young International's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 So-Young International (SY), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 24, 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 So-Young International (SY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, So-Young International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.42 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.48. GuruFocus considers So-Young International to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SY:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $1.48 vs. price of $1.42 (4.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs

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

So-Young International Business Description

Address No. 66 Xiangbin Road, 2nd Floor, East Tower, Poly Plaza, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100012
So-Young International Inc is an aesthetic treatment platform in China connecting consumers with online services and offline treatments. Its online platform operates across multiple access points, including mobile app, Weixin mini program, and soyoung.com website, where both consumers and aesthetic practitioners can access media content, an engaging social community and a transparent reservation system. The company has four reportable segments: Aesthetic treatment services group, Platform service group, Wuhan Miracle, and Others. The majority of revenue is derived from the Platform service group, which generates revenue by providing information services and reservation services. All the company's revenues are derived from within the PRC.
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