Ernest Borel Holdings (HKSE:01856) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Aug. 27, 2026)

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HKSE:01856 Ernest Borel Holdings Ltd HKSE:01856
25 GF Score
Price HK$1.60
GF Value HK$0.84
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Ernest Borel Holdings Moat Score?

Ernest Borel Holdings has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Ernest Borel Holdings has

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 Ernest Borel Holdings might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Ernest Borel Holdings  (HKSE:01856) 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

Ernest Borel Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

HKSE:01856
25GF Score
Ernest Borel Holdings Ltd HKSE:01856
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Is Ernest Borel Holdings (HKSE:01856) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ernest Borel Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$1.60 is trading 90.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.84. GuruFocus considers Ernest Borel Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01856:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: HK$0.84 vs. price of HK$1.60 (90.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 25/100 with 8 warning signs

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Ernest Borel Holdings Business Description

Address Nos. 5-7 Wong Chuk Yeung Street, Unit J, 12th Floor, Fu Cheung Centre, Fotan, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
Ernest Borel Holdings Ltd is an investment company engaged in designing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling Swiss-made mechanical and quartz premium watches for men and women, and smart watch accessories R&D, OEM, and manufacturing. The smart watch manufacturing business delivers synergies with the Group's core operations by providing essential watch cases and other components for watchmaking activities. Its segments are: Watches business segment, which engages in manufacturing and sales of watches; and Smart watch manufacturing business segment, which generates maximum revenue and engages in design, development, and manufacturing of stainless-steel alloy watch cases and smartwatch cases on ODM and OEM basis. The Group generates the majority of its revenue from the PRC.
25GF Score

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HK$1.60
Price
HK$0.84
GF Value