HCTPF (Hutchison Port Holdings Trust) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


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53 GF Score
Price $0.17
GF Value $0.18
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hutchison Port Holdings Trust Moat Score?

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust HCTPF 53 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates HCTPF with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,056 Transportation companies, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust ranks better than 97.73% on this metric.

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust has Narrow Moat: Hutchison Port Holdings Trust has a strong narrow moat due to its strategic port locations and economies of scale. It benefits from significant regulatory barriers and a superior distribution network but lacks the global dominance for a wide moat.

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 Hutchison Port Holdings Trust might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust  (OTCPK:HCTPF) 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

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust Moat Score Related Terms

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust'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.

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HCTPF) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 03, 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, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust ranks #24 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's Moat Score too high?
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust ranks #24 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust ranks #24 out of 1056 companies for Moat Score. This places Hutchison Port Holdings Trust in the top 2% 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 Transportation company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Transportation 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. Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hutchison Port Holdings Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HCTPF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.18, compared to a current price of $0.17 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HCTPF), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 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 Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HCTPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.17 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.18. GuruFocus considers Hutchison Port Holdings Trust to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HCTPF:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $0.18 vs. price of $0.17 (8.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust Business Description

Address 1 Harbourfront Avenue, No. 14-07, Keppel Bay Tower, Singapore, SGP, 098632
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust invests in, develops, operates, and manages deep-water container ports. The company invests in other assets including river ports and provides additional port services such as freight forwarding and warehousing. The company derives revenue through the port and related services, transportation and logistics solutions, management and service fee income, and system development and support fees. The port and related services account for the vast majority of revenue. The company operates in both Hong Kong and Mainland China and derives the majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
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