Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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BOM:500186 Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Ltd BOM:500186
69 GF Score
Price ₹156.85
GF Value ₹71.63
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Moat Score?

Hindustan Oil Exploration Co has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Hindustan Oil Exploration Co 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 Hindustan Oil Exploration Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Hindustan Oil Exploration Co  (BOM:500186) 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

Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Moat Score Related Terms

BOM:500186
69GF Score
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Ltd BOM:500186
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Is Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹156.85 is trading 119% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹71.63. GuruFocus considers Hindustan Oil Exploration Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500186:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: ₹71.63 vs. price of ₹156.85 (119% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 9 warning signs

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Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges HINDOILEXP:India
Address No.192, St. Mary’s Road, Lakshmi Chambers, Alwarpet, Chennai, TN, IND, 600 018
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Ltd is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas in India. Its business falls under the reportable segment of Oil and Gas. The group derives revenue from the sale of its products which includes Crude oil, Condensate and Natural gas. Key revenue is derived from the sale of natural gas. Geographically, the group's operations are principally carried in India.
69GF Score

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₹156.85
Price
₹71.63
GF Value