HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


CHIX:HFGD HelloFresh SE CHIX:HFGD
52 GF Score
Price €4.27
GF Value €8.94
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is HelloFresh SE Moat Score?

HelloFresh SE CHIX:HFGD 52 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGD with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.94 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 369 Restaurants companies, HelloFresh SE ranks better than 88.35% on this metric.

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

HelloFresh SE has Narrow Moat: HelloFresh SE has a discernible but modest moat, primarily due to its strong brand recognition and customer loyalty in the meal kit delivery market. However, the company faces intense competition and lacks significant network effects or proprietary technology to strengthen its moat further.

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 HelloFresh SE might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

HelloFresh SE  (CHIX:HFGd) 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

HelloFresh SE Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:HFGD vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, HelloFresh SE'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.

HelloFresh SE Moat Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HelloFresh SE's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HelloFresh SE'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?
HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 30, 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, HelloFresh SE ranks #43 out of 369 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is HelloFresh SE's Moat Score too high?
HelloFresh SE's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #43 out of 369 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HelloFresh SE has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HelloFresh SE's Moat Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #43 out of 369 companies for Moat Score. This places HelloFresh SE in the top 12% 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 Restaurants company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Restaurants 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. HelloFresh SE'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 HelloFresh SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.94, compared to a current price of €4.27 — trading 52.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. HelloFresh SE's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 30, 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 HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.27 is trading 52.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.94. GuruFocus considers HelloFresh SE to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGD:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €8.94 vs. price of €4.27 (52.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs

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

HelloFresh SE Business Description

Address Prinzenstrasse 89, Berlin, BB, DEU, 10969
HelloFresh SE is a digital-first, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company offering personalized, home-delivered meal solutions across a diverse range of meal occasions. Its offerings include meal kits, add-on products, and ready-to-eat meals. The Group manages its meal kit business through various brands such as HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate, and Chefs Plate, among others. It also operates two smaller businesses, a premium direct-to-customer butcher brand, Good Chop, and a human-grade pet food brand, The Pets Table. HelloFresh's operations are organized into two geographic regions: North America and International. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, which comprises its business in the United States and Canada.
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