Lhyfe (CHIX:LHYFEP) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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What is Lhyfe Moat Score?

Lhyfe CHIX:LHYFEP 33 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LHYFEP with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of €57.47. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,616 Chemicals companies, Lhyfe ranks better than 93.13% on this metric.

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

Lhyfe has Narrow Moat: Lhyfe SA has a discernible but modest moat due to its focus on renewable hydrogen production, which benefits from early market leadership and potential regulatory support. However, the industry is nascent with evolving competition and limited switching costs, keeping the moat narrow.

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 Lhyfe might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Lhyfe  (CHIX:LHYFEp) 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

Lhyfe Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:LHYFEP vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lhyfe'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.

Lhyfe Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lhyfe's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lhyfe'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?
Lhyfe (CHIX:LHYFEP) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 24, 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, Lhyfe ranks #111 out of 1616 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Lhyfe's Moat Score too high?
Lhyfe's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Lhyfe ranks #111 out of 1616 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lhyfe has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lhyfe's Moat Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lhyfe ranks #111 out of 1616 companies for Moat Score. This places Lhyfe in the top 7% 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 Chemicals company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Chemicals 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. Lhyfe'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 Lhyfe stock overvalued right now?
Lhyfe (CHIX:LHYFEP) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is €57.47, compared to a current price of €7.00 — trading 87.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Lhyfe's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Lhyfe (CHIX:LHYFEP), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 24, 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 Lhyfe (CHIX:LHYFEP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lhyfe stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.00 is trading 87.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €57.47.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:LHYFEP:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €57.47 vs. price of €7.00 (87.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Lhyfe Business Description

Address 30 Rue Jean Jaures, Nantes, FRA, 44000
Lhyfe SA is engaged in the production of green hydrogen for mobility and industry. The company designs, builds and exploits its green hydrogen production sites, which have the particularity of being directly connected to the various available renewable energy sources. The Group addresses two priority markets, which are among the emitters of greenhouse gases: the heavy mobility sector (trucks, buses, trains and in the long term, maritime and air transport) as well as (ii) the industry sector, among which chemistry (production of ammonia, methanol, etc.), steel production and glass production are priority targets.
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