HDALF (Haidilao International Holding) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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HDALF Haidilao International Holding Ltd HDALF
88 GF Score
Price $1.44
GF Value $2.17
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Haidilao International Holding Moat Score?

Haidilao International Holding HDALF 88 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates HDALF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 366 Restaurants companies, Haidilao International Holding ranks better than 97.27% on this metric.

Haidilao International Holding has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Haidilao International Holding has Narrow Moat: Haidilao International Holding Ltd has a strong brand and customer loyalty in the restaurant industry. It benefits from some economies of scale and pricing power, but lacks significant regulatory barriers or intellectual property. The moat is strong but not wide.

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 Haidilao International Holding might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Haidilao International Holding  (OTCPK:HDALF) 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

Haidilao International Holding Moat Score Related Terms

HDALF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Haidilao International Holding'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.

Haidilao International Holding Moat Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Haidilao International Holding's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Haidilao International Holding's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Haidilao International Holding (HDALF) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 15, 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, Haidilao International Holding ranks #10 out of 366 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is Haidilao International Holding's Moat Score too high?
Haidilao International Holding's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Haidilao International Holding ranks #10 out of 366 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Haidilao International Holding has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Haidilao International Holding's Moat Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Haidilao International Holding ranks #10 out of 366 companies for Moat Score. This places Haidilao International Holding in the top 3% 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 Restaurants company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Restaurants 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. Haidilao International Holding'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 Haidilao International Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haidilao International Holding (HDALF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.17, compared to a current price of $1.44 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Haidilao International Holding's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Haidilao International Holding (HDALF), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 15, 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 Haidilao International Holding (HDALF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haidilao International Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.44 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.17. GuruFocus considers Haidilao International Holding to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HDALF:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $2.17 vs. price of $1.44 (33.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Haidilao International Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges 06862:Hong Kong8HI:Germany
Address No. 398 Yard, Zhongdong Road, 7th Floor, No. 1 Building, Dongxiaokou Town, Changping District, Beijing, CHN, 102218
Haidilao, founded in Sichuan in 1998, is a prominent Chinese hot pot restaurant operator. Following the spinoff of its international unit Super Hi, Haidilao now focuses solely on managing restaurants in Greater China.By the end of 2024, the chain operated over 1,300 stores in Greater China, generating more than CNY 40 billion in systemwide sales, making it one of the largest restaurant operators in China. The majority of its restaurants are company-owned, with only a small fraction franchised.
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