HLNE (Hamilton Lane) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


HLNE Hamilton Lane Inc HLNE
77 GF Score
Price $80.57
GF Value $157.51
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hamilton Lane Moat Score?

Hamilton Lane HLNE +1.95% 77 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates HLNE with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $157.51 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,699 Asset Management companies, Hamilton Lane ranks better than 98.06% on this metric.

Hamilton Lane has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Hamilton Lane has Narrow Moat: Hamilton Lane Inc has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand in private markets and a network effect from its extensive client base. It benefits from customer switching costs and a proprietary technology platform, but lacks significant regulatory barriers or exclusive licenses to elevate it to a wide moat.

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 Hamilton Lane might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Hamilton Lane  (NAS:HLNE) 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

Hamilton Lane Moat Score Related Terms

HLNE vs AB, NEA, GBDC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Hamilton Lane'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.

Hamilton Lane Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Hamilton Lane's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hamilton Lane's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Hamilton Lane (HLNE) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 09, 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, Hamilton Lane ranks #33 out of 1699 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 1.9%.
Is Hamilton Lane's Moat Score too high?
Hamilton Lane's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Hamilton Lane ranks #33 out of 1699 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hamilton Lane has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hamilton Lane's Moat Score compare to AB and NEA?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Hamilton Lane ranks #33 out of 1699 companies for Moat Score. This places Hamilton Lane in the top 2% 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 Asset Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Asset Management 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. Hamilton Lane's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hamilton Lane stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamilton Lane (HLNE) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $157.51, compared to a current price of $80.57 — trading 48.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Hamilton Lane's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Hamilton Lane (HLNE), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 09, 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 Hamilton Lane (HLNE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamilton Lane stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $80.57 is trading 48.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $157.51. GuruFocus considers Hamilton Lane to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HLNE:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $157.51 vs. price of $80.57 (48.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Hamilton Lane Business Description

Other Exchanges 1M0:Germany
Address 110 Washington Street, Suite 1300, Conshohocken, PA, USA, 19428
Hamilton Lane Inc is a private markets investment firm globally, providing solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world. Dedicated exclusively to private markets investing for more than 30 years, the firm currently employs approximately 750 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. It has approximately $986 billion in assets under management and supervision, composed of nearly $141 billion in discretionary assets and more than $845 billion in non-discretionary assets. The group specializes in building flexible investment programs that provide clients access to the full spectrum of private markets strategies, sectors, and geographies.
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