HLFDF (Halfords Group) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


HLFDF Halfords Group PLC HLFDF
73 GF Score
Price $1.71
GF Value $1.24
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What is Halfords Group Moat Score?

Halfords Group HLFDF 73 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates HLFDF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.24. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,118 Retail - Cyclical companies, Halfords Group ranks better than 84.26% on this metric.

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

Halfords Group has No Moat: HLFDF operates in a competitive retail market with low barriers to entry. It lacks significant customer switching costs, proprietary technology, or regulatory barriers that could provide a durable competitive advantage.

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 Halfords Group might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Halfords Group  (OTCPK:HLFDF) 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

Halfords Group Moat Score Related Terms

HLFDF vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Halfords Group'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.

Halfords Group Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Halfords Group's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Halfords Group (HLFDF) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 28, 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, Halfords Group ranks #176 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Halfords Group's Moat Score too high?
Halfords Group's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Halfords Group ranks #176 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Halfords Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Halfords Group's Moat Score compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Halfords Group ranks #176 out of 1118 companies for Moat Score. This places Halfords Group in the top 16% 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. Halfords Group'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 Halfords Group stock overvalued right now?
Halfords Group (HLFDF) has a current Moat Score of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.24, compared to a current price of $1.71 — trading 37.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Halfords Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 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 Halfords Group (HLFDF), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 28, 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 Halfords Group (HLFDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halfords Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.71 is trading 37.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.24.

Key valuation signals for HLFDF:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $1.24 vs. price of $1.71 (37.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Halfords Group Business Description

Other Exchanges HFDl:UKHFD:UKHDK:Germany
Address Icknield Street Drive, Washford West, Redditch, Worcestershire, GBR, B98 0DE
Halfords Group PLC is a retailer of automotive and cycling products. The company also provides vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repairs through garages and mobile vans. It is also engaged in the provision of software as a service. The company operates retail stores and auto centers in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and it participates in online retail as well. The business is divided into two segments: Retail and Autocentres. The Retail segment which derives maximum revenue, operates retail outlets for its automotive, leisure, and cycling products. The Autocentres segment operates centers for car servicing and repair in the U.K. Halfords' key cycling brands include Apollo, Carrera, and Boardman, but the company offers third-party bike brands as well.
73GF Score

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