HNWAF (Hanwa Co) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)

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HNWAF Hanwa Co Ltd HNWAF
57 GF Score
Price $10.79
GF Value $7.60
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hanwa Co Moat Score?

Hanwa Co HNWAF -1.55% 57 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates HNWAF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 625 Conglomerates companies, Hanwa Co ranks better than 90.88% on this metric.

Hanwa Co has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Hanwa Co has Narrow Moat: Hanwa Co Ltd has a modest moat due to its diversified operations in trading and distribution, providing some cost advantages. However, it lacks strong brand strength and significant customer switching costs. Its market share is stable but not dominant, and it does not possess significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers.

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 Hanwa Co might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Hanwa Co  (OTCPK:HNWAF) 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

Hanwa Co Moat Score Related Terms

HNWAF vs HON, MMM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hanwa Co'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.

Hanwa Co Moat Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hanwa Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hanwa Co's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Hanwa Co (HNWAF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 13, 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, Hanwa Co ranks #57 out of 625 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Hanwa Co's Moat Score too high?
Hanwa Co's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Hanwa Co ranks #57 out of 625 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hanwa Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hanwa Co's Moat Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hanwa Co ranks #57 out of 625 companies for Moat Score. This places Hanwa Co 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 a Conglomerates company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Conglomerates 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. Hanwa Co's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hanwa Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hanwa Co (HNWAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.60, compared to a current price of $10.79 — trading 42% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Hanwa Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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 Hanwa Co (HNWAF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 13, 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 Hanwa Co (HNWAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hanwa Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.79 is trading 42% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.60. GuruFocus considers Hanwa Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HNWAF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $7.60 vs. price of $10.79 (42% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Hanwa Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 8078:JapanHW4:Germany
Address 1-13-1, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Ginza Shochiku Square Building, Tokyo, JPN, 104-8429
Hanwa Co Ltd is a Japan-based trading company with seven segments. The steel segment handles steel products and building materials. The metals and alloys segment supplies chromium, manganese, and other metals. The nonferrous metals segment recycles aluminum, copper, nickel, and chromium. The food products segment handles seafood. The petroleum and chemicals segment trades petroleum products and others. The overseas sales subsidiaries segment comprises Hanwa's overseas subsidiaries in North America and Asia. The other business segment imports forest products and handles amusement facilities and industrial machinery. Steel, petroleum and chemicals, and metals and alloys are the three largest segments by revenue contribution. Hanwa generates most of its revenue from Japanese domestic market.
57GF Score

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