HESAF (Hermes International) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


HESAF Hermes International SA HESAF
91 GF Score
Price $1,866.63
GF Value $2,875.41
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Hermes International Moat Score?

Hermes International HESAF +1.16% 91 Moat Score is 8 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates HESAF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $2,875.41 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,122 Retail - Cyclical companies, Hermes International ranks better than 99.64% on this metric.

Hermes International has the Moat Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Hermes International has Wide Moat: Hermes International SA has a robust wide moat due to its strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty in the luxury goods market. The company benefits from significant pricing power, a superior distribution network, and consistent innovation. These factors contribute to its durable competitive advantages and market leadership.

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 Hermes International might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Hermes International  (OTCPK:HESAF) 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

Hermes International Moat Score Related Terms

HESAF vs TPR, SIG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Hermes International'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.

Hermes International Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 8 mean?
Hermes International (HESAF) has a Moat Score of 8 as of Jun. 27, 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, Hermes International ranks #4 out of 1122 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Hermes International's Moat Score too high?
Hermes International's current Moat Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, Hermes International ranks #4 out of 1122 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hermes International has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hermes International's Moat Score compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Hermes International ranks #4 out of 1122 companies for Moat Score. This places Hermes International 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 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. Hermes International's current Moat Score is 8. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hermes International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hermes International (HESAF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2,875.41, compared to a current price of $1,866.63 — trading 35.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 8. Hermes International's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Hermes International (HESAF), the current Moat Score is 8 as of Jun. 27, 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 Hermes International (HESAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hermes International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1,866.63 is trading 35.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2,875.41. GuruFocus considers Hermes International to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HESAF:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • GF Value™: $2,875.41 vs. price of $1,866.63 (35.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Hermes International Business Description

Address 24 rue du Faubourg Saint Honore, Paris, FRA, 75008
Hermès is over 180-year-old family controlled luxury goods company best known for its Birkin and Kelly bags. Its biggest segments are leather goods and saddlery, accounting for over 40% of revenue; clothes and accessories (28% of sales); silk and textiles (6%); and other products such as perfumes, watches, jewellery, and home furnishings. Hermès has about 300 stores globally.
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