Leslies (HAM:LE30) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


HAM:LE30 Leslies Inc HAM:LE30
57 GF Score
Price €7.75
GF Value €45.45
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Leslies Moat Score?

Leslies HAM:LE30 -11.43% 57 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:LE30 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,122 Retail - Cyclical companies, Leslies ranks better than 94.83% on this metric.

Leslies has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Leslies has Narrow Moat: Leslies Inc benefits from a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand recognition in the pool supplies market and a robust distribution network. While it has some pricing power and customer loyalty, it lacks significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers, limiting its moat to a solid but not wide level.

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 Leslies might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Leslies  (HAM:LE30) 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

Leslies Moat Score Related Terms

HAM:LE30 vs PTLE, NPT, SPWH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Leslies'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.

Leslies Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Leslies's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Leslies's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Leslies (HAM:LE30) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 26, 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, Leslies ranks #58 out of 1122 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Leslies' Moat Score too high?
Leslies' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Leslies ranks #58 out of 1122 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Leslies has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leslies' Moat Score compare to PTLE and NPT?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Leslies ranks #58 out of 1122 companies for Moat Score. This places Leslies in the top 5% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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. Leslies's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leslies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leslies (HAM:LE30) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.45, compared to a current price of €7.75 — trading 82.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Leslies' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 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 Leslies (HAM:LE30), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 26, 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 Leslies (HAM:LE30) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leslies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.75 is trading 82.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €45.45. GuruFocus considers Leslies to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HAM:LE30:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €45.45 vs. price of €7.75 (82.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:LE30 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Leslies Business Description

Other Exchanges LESL:USALE30:Germany
Address 2005 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85016
Leslies Inc is a direct-to-consumer pool and spa care brand offering a comprehensive assortment of products, including chemicals, equipment and parts, cleaning and maintenance equipment, and safety, recreational, and fitness-related products. The company serves residential pool, residential spa, professional pool, and commercial pool consumers and markets its products through over 1,000 company-operated locations in 39 states and e-commerce websites, operating only in the United States. It operates mainly in the pool and spa aftermarket industry and offers regularly purchased, non-discretionary maintenance items, along with installation and repair services for pool and spa equipment.
57GF Score

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