Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


CHIX:HFGL Hilton Food Group PLC CHIX:HFGL
68 GF Score
Price £5.15
GF Value £8.72
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hilton Food Group Moat Score?

Hilton Food Group CHIX:HFGL -0.10% 68 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.72 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,054 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hilton Food Group ranks better than 96.2% on this metric.

Hilton Food Group has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Hilton Food Group has Narrow Moat: Hilton Food Group has a solid narrow moat due to its strong distribution network and economies of scale in food processing. While it has a significant market presence, it lacks substantial brand strength or unique intellectual property to elevate it to a wide moat.

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 Hilton Food Group might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Hilton Food Group  (CHIX:HFGl) 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

Hilton Food Group Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:HFGL vs KHC, GIS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hilton Food Group'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.

Hilton Food Group Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hilton Food Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hilton Food Group's Moat Score falls into.


CHIX:HFGL
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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 02, 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, Hilton Food Group ranks #78 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Hilton Food Group's Moat Score too high?
Hilton Food Group's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #78 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hilton Food Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hilton Food Group's Moat Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #78 out of 2054 companies for Moat Score. This places Hilton Food Group 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Hilton Food Group's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hilton Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.72, compared to a current price of £5.15 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Hilton Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 02, 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 Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Food Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £5.15 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.72. GuruFocus considers Hilton Food Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGL:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: £8.72 vs. price of £5.15 (40.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Hilton Food Group Business Description

Other Exchanges HLTFF:USAHFG:UKFAG:Germany
Address Latham Road, 2-8 The Interchange, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, GBR, PE29 6YE
Hilton Food Group PLC is engaged in the specialist retail meat-packing business, supplying international food retailers in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. It is into the wholesaling of food protein products, including meat, seafood, and vegetarian products. The company has four operating segments, namely UK and Ireland, which comprises the Group's operations in United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland; Europe, which includes the Group's operations in the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Central Europe and Portugal; APAC comprising the Group's operations in Australia and New Zealand; and Central costs. The company derives a majority of its revenue from European Countries.
68GF Score

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