HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Aug. 04, 2026)

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HII Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc HII
78 GF Score
Price $323.06
GF Value $297.55
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Huntington Ingalls Industries Moat Score?

Huntington Ingalls Industries HII -0.89% 78 Moat Score is 7 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates HII with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $297.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Aerospace & Defense companies, Huntington Ingalls Industries ranks better than 97.13% on this metric.

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

Huntington Ingalls Industries has Wide Moat: HII possesses a wide moat due to its dominant position in the defense industry, benefiting from significant regulatory barriers, exclusive contracts, and economies of scale. Its strong R&D capabilities further enhance its competitive position.

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 Huntington Ingalls Industries might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Huntington Ingalls Industries  (NYSE:HII) 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

Huntington Ingalls Industries Moat Score Related Terms

HII vs DRS, MOG.A, SARO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Huntington Ingalls Industries'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.

Huntington Ingalls Industries Moat Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Huntington Ingalls Industries's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Huntington Ingalls Industries's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Aug. 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, Huntington Ingalls Industries ranks #10 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Huntington Ingalls Industries' Moat Score too high?
Huntington Ingalls Industries' current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Huntington Ingalls Industries ranks #10 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Huntington Ingalls Industries has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huntington Ingalls Industries' Moat Score compare to DRS and MOG.A?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Huntington Ingalls Industries ranks #10 out of 348 companies for Moat Score. This places Huntington Ingalls Industries 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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. Huntington Ingalls Industries'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 Huntington Ingalls Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $297.55, compared to a current price of $323.06 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Huntington Ingalls Industries' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Aug. 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 Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huntington Ingalls Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $323.06 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $297.55. GuruFocus considers Huntington Ingalls Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HII:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $297.55 vs. price of $323.06 (8.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Huntington Ingalls Industries Business Description

Address 4101 Washington Avenue, Newport News, VA, USA, 23607
Huntington Ingalls Industries is the largest independent military shipbuilder in the US, spun out from Northrop Grumman in 2011. It operates three segments, two of which are storied shipyards: Ingalls produces non-nuclear-powered ships, including amphibious landing ships and Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, while Newport News produces nuclear-powered ships as the only producer of Gerald Ford-class aircraft carriers and a major subcontractor on Virginia- and Columbia-class nuclear submarines. HII shares production of destroyers and nuclear submarines with General Dynamics' Bath Iron Works and Electric Boat shipyards, respectively. The company's mission technologies segment produces uncrewed sea vessels and provides a range of IT and other services to US government agencies.
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