HOFT (Hooker Furnishings) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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HOFT Hooker Furnishings Corp HOFT
68 GF Score
Price $14.30
GF Value $12.64
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hooker Furnishings Moat Score?

Hooker Furnishings HOFT +0.56% 68 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates HOFT with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 442 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Hooker Furnishings ranks better than 94.8% on this metric.

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

Hooker Furnishings has Narrow Moat: Hooker Furnishings Corp has a modest moat due to its established brand in the furniture industry and a reliable distribution network. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant intellectual property or customer switching costs, limiting its pricing power and market share.

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 Hooker Furnishings might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Hooker Furnishings  (NAS:HOFT) 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

Hooker Furnishings Moat Score Related Terms

HOFT vs BSET, COOK, KEQU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Hooker Furnishings'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.

Hooker Furnishings Moat Score vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hooker Furnishings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hooker Furnishings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Hooker Furnishings (HOFT) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 21, 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, Hooker Furnishings ranks #23 out of 442 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Hooker Furnishings' Moat Score too high?
Hooker Furnishings' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Hooker Furnishings ranks #23 out of 442 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hooker Furnishings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hooker Furnishings' Moat Score compare to BSET and COOK?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Hooker Furnishings ranks #23 out of 442 companies for Moat Score. This places Hooker Furnishings in the top 5% 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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. Hooker Furnishings'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 Hooker Furnishings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hooker Furnishings (HOFT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.64, compared to a current price of $14.30 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Hooker Furnishings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Hooker Furnishings (HOFT), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 21, 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 Hooker Furnishings (HOFT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hooker Furnishings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.30 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.64. GuruFocus considers Hooker Furnishings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HOFT:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $12.64 vs. price of $14.30 (13.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Hooker Furnishings Business Description

Address 440 East Commonwealth Boulevard, Martinsville, VA, USA, 24112
Hooker Furnishings Corp is a designer, marketer, and importer of casegoods (wooden and metal furniture), leather furniture, fabric-upholstered furniture, lighting, accessories, and home decor for the residential, hospitality, and contract markets. It is also domestically manufactured premium residential custom leather, custom fabric-upholstered furniture, and outdoor furniture. The company operates in four segments: Hooker Branded segment, Domestic Upholstery segment, and All Other. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Hooker Branded segment.
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