HIHO (Highway Holdings) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


HIHO Highway Holdings Ltd HIHO
52 GF Score
Price $0.81
GF Value $1.42
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Highway Holdings Moat Score?

Highway Holdings HIHO -0.20% 52 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates HIHO with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,041 Industrial Products companies, Highway Holdings ranks better than 91.84% on this metric.

Highway Holdings has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Highway Holdings has No Moat: HIHO has very weak competitive advantages. It operates in a low-margin industry with minimal customer loyalty and lacks proprietary technology or significant market share.

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 Highway Holdings might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Highway Holdings  (NAS:HIHO) 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

Highway Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

HIHO vs OLOX, MTEN, CRS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Highway Holdings'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.

Highway Holdings Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Highway Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Highway Holdings (HIHO) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 04, 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, Highway Holdings ranks #248 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Highway Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Highway Holdings' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Highway Holdings ranks #248 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Highway Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highway Holdings' Moat Score compare to OLOX and MTEN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Highway Holdings ranks #248 out of 3041 companies for Moat Score. This places Highway Holdings in the top 8% 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. Highway Holdings's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highway Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highway Holdings (HIHO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.42, compared to a current price of $0.81 — trading 42.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Highway Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 2 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 Highway Holdings (HIHO), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 04, 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 Highway Holdings (HIHO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highway Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.81 is trading 42.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.42. GuruFocus considers Highway Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HIHO:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $1.42 vs. price of $0.81 (42.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Highway Holdings Business Description

Address Landmark North 39 Lung Sum Avenue, Suite 1801, Level 18, Sheung Shui, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
Highway Holdings Ltd is a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates as a fully integrated manufacturer of high-quality metal, plastic, electric and electronic components, subassemblies, and finished products for OEMs and contract manufacturers. The manufacturing services offered by the group include metal stamping, screen printing, plastic injection molding, pad printing, and electronic assembly of printed circuit boards. Its reportable business segments are metal stamping and mechanical OEM operations, which derive maximum revenue, and electric OEM operations. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Europe, and the rest from North America, Hong Kong and China, and other Asian countries.
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