HDLMY (Heidelberg Materials AG) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


HDLMY Heidelberg Materials AG HDLMY
80 GF Score
Price $38.10
GF Value $24.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Heidelberg Materials AG Moat Score?

Heidelberg Materials AG HDLMY -0.83% 80 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates HDLMY with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 435 Building Materials companies, Heidelberg Materials AG ranks better than 99.77% on this metric.

Heidelberg Materials AG has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Heidelberg Materials AG has Wide Moat: Heidelberg Materials AG benefits from a strong market position and economies of scale in the construction materials industry. It has significant pricing power and regulatory barriers. The company's durable cost advantages and distribution network contribute to its 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 Heidelberg Materials AG might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Heidelberg Materials AG  (OTCPK:HDLMY) 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

Heidelberg Materials AG Moat Score Related Terms

HDLMY vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Heidelberg Materials 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.

Heidelberg Materials AG Moat Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Heidelberg Materials AG's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Heidelberg Materials AG's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Heidelberg Materials AG (HDLMY) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 30, 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, Heidelberg Materials AG ranks #1 out of 435 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Heidelberg Materials AG's Moat Score too high?
Heidelberg Materials AG's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Heidelberg Materials AG ranks #1 out of 435 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Heidelberg Materials AG has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidelberg Materials AG's Moat Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Heidelberg Materials AG ranks #1 out of 435 companies for Moat Score. This places Heidelberg Materials AG in the top 0% 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 Building Materials company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Building Materials 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. Heidelberg Materials AG's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidelberg Materials AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberg Materials AG (HDLMY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.17, compared to a current price of $38.10 — trading 57.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Heidelberg Materials AG's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Heidelberg Materials AG (HDLMY), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 30, 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 Heidelberg Materials AG (HDLMY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberg Materials AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $38.10 is trading 57.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.17. GuruFocus considers Heidelberg Materials AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HDLMY:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $24.17 vs. price of $38.10 (57.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Heidelberg Materials AG Business Description

Address Berliner Strasse 6, Heidelberg, BW, DEU, 69120
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest building materials companies, with operations in 60 countries. Its core activities include the production of cement and aggregates, which are used to construct houses, infrastructure, and commercial facilities. The sale of cement and aggregates accounts for the majority of group revenue and profits. Europe is the company's largest market contributing nearly half of group sales. Heidelberg Materials is listed in Germany and has 55,000 employees.
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