HBGRF (Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


HBGRF Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG HBGRF
63 GF Score
Price $1.70
GF Value $1.43
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Moat Score?

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG HBGRF 63 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates HBGRF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.43 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,041 Industrial Products companies, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks better than 94.05% on this metric.

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

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG has Narrow Moat: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen has a modest moat due to its established brand and technological expertise in printing solutions. However, it faces competitive pressures and lacks significant network effects or regulatory barriers.

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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG  (OTCPK:HBGRF) 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

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Moat Score Related Terms

HBGRF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG'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.

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HBGRF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 02, 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, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks #181 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Moat Score too high?
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks #181 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Moat Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks #181 out of 3041 companies for Moat Score. This places Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG 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. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG'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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HBGRF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.43, compared to a current price of $1.70 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HBGRF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HBGRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.70 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.43. GuruFocus considers Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HBGRF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $1.43 vs. price of $1.70 (18.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Business Description

Address Kurfursten-Anlage 52-60, Heidelberg, BW, DEU, 69115
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG is a technology company with a position in the printing industry and an increasing focus on other high-tech sectors. The Company leverages its expertise in high-precision plants, integrated control systems, software, power electronics, automation technology, and robotics, supported by a sales and service network. Its operations are organized into the Print & Packaging Equipment, Digital Solutions & Lifecycle, and HEIDELBERG Technology segments, with the Print & Packaging Equipment segment generating maximum revenue through offset, flexographic, and postpress solutions for the packaging and commercial printing sectors. The Company operates across the EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Americas regions.
63GF Score

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