Herald Investment Trust (CHIX:HRIL) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


CHIX:HRIL Herald Investment Trust PLC CHIX:HRIL
59 GF Score
Price £21.60
GF Value £36.63
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Herald Investment Trust Moat Score?

Herald Investment Trust has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Herald Investment Trust 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 Herald Investment Trust might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Herald Investment Trust  (CHIX:HRIl) 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

Herald Investment Trust Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:HRIL
59GF Score
Herald Investment Trust PLC CHIX:HRIL
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Is Herald Investment Trust (CHIX:HRIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Herald Investment Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £21.60 is trading 41% below its estimated GF Value™ of £36.63.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HRIL:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £36.63 vs. price of £21.60 (41% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

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Herald Investment Trust Business Description

Other Exchanges HRI:UK
Address 10-11 Charterhouse Square, Welken House, London, GBR, EC1M 6EE
Herald Investment Trust PLC is a UK-based investment trust that aims to capital appreciation through investments in smaller quoted companies in the areas of telecommunications, multimedia, and technology on a long-term basis. It focuses on a diversified portfolio that offers long-term growth potential and benchmarks its performance against the technology sector. The trust's investment portfolio includes companies that are in the business of software and computer services, technology hardware and equipment, printing and publishing, industrial sectors, support services, and others. Geographically, investments of the company are spread across the UK, North America, Japan, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The trust's revenue mainly consists of dividends and interest.
59GF Score

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£21.60
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£36.63
GF Value