Herbalife (HAM:HOO) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


HAM:HOO Herbalife Ltd HAM:HOO
72 GF Score
Price €10.19
GF Value €8.13
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What is Herbalife Moat Score?

Herbalife HAM:HOO -4.41% 72 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:HOO with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.13. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,058 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Herbalife ranks better than 93.49% on this metric.

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

Herbalife has Narrow Moat: HLF has a strong brand and customer loyalty in the nutrition industry. However, it faces regulatory scrutiny and competition, limiting its ability to maintain a strong competitive edge.

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 Herbalife might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Herbalife  (HAM:HOO) 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

Herbalife Moat Score Related Terms

HAM:HOO vs NOMD, JJSF, SMPL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Herbalife'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.

Herbalife Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Herbalife's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Herbalife'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?
Herbalife (HAM:HOO) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 27, 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, Herbalife ranks #134 out of 2058 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Herbalife's Moat Score too high?
Herbalife's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Herbalife ranks #134 out of 2058 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Herbalife has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Herbalife's Moat Score compare to NOMD and JJSF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Herbalife ranks #134 out of 2058 companies for Moat Score. This places Herbalife 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Herbalife'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 Herbalife stock overvalued right now?
Herbalife (HAM:HOO) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.13, compared to a current price of €10.19 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Herbalife's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Herbalife (HAM:HOO), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 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 Herbalife (HAM:HOO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Herbalife stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.19 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.13.

Key valuation signals for HAM:HOO:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €8.13 vs. price of €10.19 (25.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Herbalife Business Description

Other Exchanges HLF:USAHOO:Germany
Address Ugland House, South Church Street, P.O. Box 309GT, Grand Cayman, CYM
Herbalife Ltd is a health and wellness company. It provides health and wellness products in 95 markets through a direct-selling business model. Its product categories include Weight Management, Targeted Nutrition, Energy, Sports and Fitness, Outer Nutrition, and Literature, Promotional, and Other. Weight Management generates the majority of revenue, with products such as meal replacements, protein shakes, drink mixes, weight loss enhancers, and healthy snacks. Products are manufactured at facilities in Changsha and Suzhou, China; Lake Forest, California; and Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as well as by third-party providers. Revenues reflect sales to Members across North America, Latin America, EMEA, Asia Pacific, and China.
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