HROEY (Hirose Electric Co) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


HROEY Hirose Electric Co Ltd HROEY
82 GF Score
Price $19.41
GF Value $14.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Hirose Electric Co Moat Score?

Hirose Electric Co HROEY 82 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates HROEY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, Hirose Electric Co ranks better than 97.21% on this metric.

Hirose Electric Co has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Hirose Electric Co has Narrow Moat: Hirose Electric has a solid narrow moat with strong brand recognition and valuable intellectual property in electronic components. However, the competitive landscape and moderate customer switching costs limit its overall moat strength.

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 Hirose Electric Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Hirose Electric Co  (OTCPK:HROEY) 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

Hirose Electric Co Moat Score Related Terms

HROEY vs APH, GLW, TEL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Hirose Electric 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.

Hirose Electric Co Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hirose Electric Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Hirose Electric Co (HROEY) has a Moat Score of 5 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, Hirose Electric Co ranks #69 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Hirose Electric Co's Moat Score too high?
Hirose Electric Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Hirose Electric Co ranks #69 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hirose Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hirose Electric Co's Moat Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hirose Electric Co ranks #69 out of 2473 companies for Moat Score. This places Hirose Electric Co in the top 3% 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 Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware 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. Hirose Electric Co'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 Hirose Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hirose Electric Co (HROEY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.41, compared to a current price of $19.41 — trading 34.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Hirose Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 Hirose Electric Co (HROEY), the current Moat Score is 5 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 Hirose Electric Co (HROEY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hirose Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.41 is trading 34.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.41. GuruFocus considers Hirose Electric Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HROEY:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $14.41 vs. price of $19.41 (34.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Hirose Electric Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 6806:Japan
Address 2-6-3 Nakagawa Chuoh, Tsuzuki-ku, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama, JPN, 224-8540
Hirose Electric Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of connectors and related products. The company's operations are organized into two reportable segments: Multipole connectors and Coaxial connectors. Multipole connectors include circular, rectangular, ribbon cable, printed circuit board, and flexible printed circuit connectors, while Coaxial connectors are high-performance connectors for high-frequency and optical signal transmission. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Multipole connector segment.
82GF Score

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