Hurco (FRA:HC2) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


FRA:HC2 Hurco Companies Inc FRA:HC2
67 GF Score
Price €19.50
GF Value €14.38
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Hurco Moat Score?

Hurco FRA:HC2 -3.47% 67 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HC2 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,041 Industrial Products companies, Hurco ranks better than 94.02% on this metric.

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

Hurco has Narrow Moat: Hurco has a modest moat due to its specialized CNC machine tools, which provide some customer switching costs and proprietary technology. However, the market is competitive, limiting 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 Hurco might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Hurco  (FRA:HC2) 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

Hurco Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:HC2 vs NPWR, HDRN, ZJK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Hurco'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.

Hurco Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hurco's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hurco'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?
Hurco (FRA:HC2) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 30, 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, Hurco ranks #182 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Hurco's Moat Score too high?
Hurco's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Hurco ranks #182 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hurco has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hurco's Moat Score compare to NPWR and HDRN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hurco ranks #182 out of 3041 companies for Moat Score. This places Hurco in the top 6% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products 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. Hurco'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 Hurco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hurco (FRA:HC2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.38, compared to a current price of €19.50 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Hurco's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Hurco (FRA:HC2), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 30, 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 Hurco (FRA:HC2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hurco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €19.50 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.38. GuruFocus considers Hurco to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HC2:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €14.38 vs. price of €19.50 (35.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HC2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hurco Business Description

Other Exchanges HURC:USA
Address One Technology Way, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 46268
Hurco Companies Inc is an international industrial technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells computerized (CNC) machine tools for the metal cutting industry through a international sales and distribution network. Its proprietary control systems and software are sold as integral components of its machine tools. The Company also provides machine tool components, automation solutions, software options, upgrades, accessories, replacement parts, and related support services. It operates in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, with the Americas contributing the majority of revenue. Its core products include vertical and horizontal machining centers (mills), turning centers (lathes), and toolroom machines.
67GF Score

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