Hill & Smith (CHIX:HILSL) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


CHIX:HILSL Hill & Smith PLC CHIX:HILSL
91 GF Score
Price £28.05
GF Value £20.40
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Hill & Smith Moat Score?

Hill & Smith CHIX:HILSL +0.18% 91 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HILSL with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of £20.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,839 Construction companies, Hill & Smith ranks better than 99.35% on this metric.

Hill & Smith has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Hill & Smith has Narrow Moat: Hill & Smith PLC has a strong narrow moat with its leading position in infrastructure products and services. It benefits from brand strength, economies of scale, and regulatory barriers in certain markets. However, its advantages are not robust enough for 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 Hill & Smith might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Hill & Smith  (CHIX:HILSl) 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

Hill & Smith Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:HILSL vs PWR, FIX, EME: Moat Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hill & Smith'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.

Hill & Smith Moat Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hill & Smith's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hill & Smith's Moat Score falls into.


CHIX:HILSL
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Hill & Smith (CHIX:HILSL) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 03, 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, Hill & Smith ranks #12 out of 1839 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is Hill & Smith's Moat Score too high?
Hill & Smith's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Hill & Smith ranks #12 out of 1839 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hill & Smith has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hill & Smith's Moat Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hill & Smith ranks #12 out of 1839 companies for Moat Score. This places Hill & Smith in the top 1% 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 Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Construction 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. Hill & Smith's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hill & Smith stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hill & Smith (CHIX:HILSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £20.40, compared to a current price of £28.05 — trading 37.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Hill & Smith's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 6 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 Hill & Smith (CHIX:HILSL), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 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 Hill & Smith (CHIX:HILSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hill & Smith stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £28.05 is trading 37.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £20.40. GuruFocus considers Hill & Smith to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HILSL:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: £20.40 vs. price of £28.05 (37.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Hill & Smith Business Description

Other Exchanges HSHPF:USAHILS:UK7HL:Germany
Address Westhaven House, Arleston Way, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, GBR, B90 4LH
Hill & Smith PLC creates sustainable infrastructure and safe transport through innovation. It is organized into three segments namely: The US Engineered Solutions segment comprises all U.S operating companies excluding Galvanizing Services; the UK & India Engineered Solutions segment comprises all UK operating companies and India, excluding Galvanizing Services; and the Galvanizing Services segment contains a group of companies supplying galvanizing and related materials coating services. It derives maximum revenue from US Engineered Solutions segment. Geographically, the company operates in UK, Rest of Europe, North America, The Middle East, Rest of Asia, and Rest of the world. It generates maximum revenue from North America.
91GF Score

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