HNNA (Hennessy Advisors) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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HNNA Hennessy Advisors Inc HNNA
73 GF Score
Price $9.89
GF Value $9.81
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hennessy Advisors Moat Score?

Hennessy Advisors HNNA -1.59% 73 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates HNNA with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,689 Asset Management companies, Hennessy Advisors ranks better than 90.59% on this metric.

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

Hennessy Advisors has No Moat: Hennessy Advisors Inc has very weak competitive advantages. The asset management industry is highly competitive with low switching costs for customers. The company lacks significant brand strength, intellectual property, or regulatory barriers, resulting in a transient advantage at best.

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 Hennessy Advisors might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Hennessy Advisors  (NAS:HNNA) 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

Hennessy Advisors Moat Score Related Terms

HNNA vs NMS, GDO, GLV: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Hennessy Advisors'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.

Hennessy Advisors Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Hennessy Advisors'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?
Hennessy Advisors (HNNA) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 20, 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, Hennessy Advisors ranks #159 out of 1689 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Hennessy Advisors' Moat Score too high?
Hennessy Advisors' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Hennessy Advisors ranks #159 out of 1689 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hennessy Advisors has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hennessy Advisors' Moat Score compare to NMS and GDO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Hennessy Advisors ranks #159 out of 1689 companies for Moat Score. This places Hennessy Advisors in the top 9% 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. Hennessy Advisors'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 Hennessy Advisors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hennessy Advisors (HNNA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.81, compared to a current price of $9.89 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Hennessy Advisors' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Hennessy Advisors (HNNA), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 20, 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 Hennessy Advisors (HNNA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hennessy Advisors stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.89 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.81. GuruFocus considers Hennessy Advisors to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HNNA:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $9.81 vs. price of $9.89 (0.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Hennessy Advisors Business Description

Other Exchanges Z3A:Germany
Address 7250 Redwood Boulevard, Suite 200, Novato, CA, USA, 94945
Hennessy Advisors Inc is an investment management company that manages and markets open-end mutual funds branded as the Hennessy Funds. It offers domestic equity, multi-asset sectors, specialty products, and fixed income products. The company earns revenues mainly from investment advisory services and secondarily from shareholder services. Advisory services include managing each fund's portfolio in line with its investment objectives, monitoring compliance and performance, overseeing sub-advisors and other service providers, and handling marketing, distribution, and regulatory reporting. Shareholder services cover investor support and coordination with the fund service provider, with all related fees based on the funds' average daily net asset values.
73GF Score

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