H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (CHIX:HMBS) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


CHIX:HMBS H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB CHIX:HMBS
75 GF Score
Price kr166.30
GF Value kr160.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Moat Score?

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB CHIX:HMBS +0.68% 75 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HMBS with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of kr160.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,144 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB ranks better than 99.39% on this metric.

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB has Narrow Moat: H&M has a strong brand and global presence, benefiting from economies of scale and a robust distribution network. However, intense competition in the fast fashion industry limits its pricing power and market share sustainability.

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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB  (CHIX:HMBs) 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

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:HMBS vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB'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.

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Moat Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (CHIX:HMBS) 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, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB ranks #7 out of 1144 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Moat Score too high?
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB ranks #7 out of 1144 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Moat Score compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB ranks #7 out of 1144 companies for Moat Score. This places H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB'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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (CHIX:HMBS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr160.58, compared to a current price of kr166.30 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (CHIX:HMBS), 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (CHIX:HMBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr166.30 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr160.58. GuruFocus considers H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HMBS:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: kr160.58 vs. price of kr166.30 (3.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

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

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Business Description

Address Master Samuelsgatan 46A, Stockholm, SWE, SE-106 38
The H&M Group is a global multi-brand fashion conglomerate founded in 1947. Its flagship brand, H&M, generates the majority of the group's revenue, while ARKET, COS, and the secondhand platform Sellpy represent key sources of future growth. Geographically, 34% of group revenues are generated in Western Europe, followed by North and South America at 23%, and both Southern Europe and Asia, Oceania, and Africa at 13% each. The Nordic region accounts for approximately 9% of total sales.The company operates 4,101 stores (3,660 attributable to H&M brand) across 81 markets worldwide, the majority of which are leased. Online sales contributed slightly above 30% of total group revenue in financial 2025 .
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