Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) — Stock Score Summary

Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) has a MoatMap StockRank of 3/100 based on Quality (33/100), Value (19/100), and Momentum (25/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Coupang is the dominant e-commerce champion of South Korea, possessing an un-copyable end-to-end logistics moat (Rocket Delivery) covering 100% of the population. It perfectly embodies Nick Sleep's 'Scale Economics Shared' model: reinvesting efficiency gains into lower prices and faster delivery to drive customer lock-in. Now structurally profitable with expanding margins and robust free cash flow, it represents a high-quality compounder trading at a reasonable valuation relative to its long reinvestment runway in Taiwan and advertising.

Coupang, Inc. is a leading e-commerce company in South Korea, offering a broad selection of products and services, including Rocket Delivery for fast shipping, fresh food delivery, and streaming services. Its competitive moat is built on its vertically integrated logistics network, vast product selection, and superior customer experience, establishing it as a dominant player in the fiercely competitive South Korean e-commerce market. Coupang is a market leader known for its innovation in delivery and customer service.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$16.42
Market Cap$29.1B
P/E (Forward)54.25
Price/Book7.61
Return on Equity-4.0%
Return on Invested Capital8.1%
Debt/Equity137.30
Gross Margin28.8%
Operating Margin-2.8%
Revenue Growth7.5%
Free Cash Flow$242M

Coupang, Inc. operates in the Internet Retail industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coupang, Inc.’s (CPNG) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) is 3/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (33), Value (19), and Momentum (25) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Coupang, Inc. have an economic moat?
Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) has a Quality factor score of 33/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Coupang, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 3/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Coupang, Inc. in?
Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Internet Retail industry (United States).