HSHP (Himalaya Shipping) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


HSHP Himalaya Shipping Ltd HSHP
58 GF Score
Price $13.26
GF Value $13.65
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Himalaya Shipping Moat Score?

Himalaya Shipping HSHP -0.34% 58 Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates HSHP with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,057 Transportation companies, Himalaya Shipping ranks better than 79.66% on this metric.

Himalaya Shipping has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Himalaya Shipping has No Moat: Himalaya Shipping Ltd has very weak competitive advantages. The shipping industry is highly competitive with low barriers to entry, and the company lacks significant market share, brand strength, or proprietary technology to establish a 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 Himalaya Shipping might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Himalaya Shipping  (NYSE:HSHP) 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

Himalaya Shipping Moat Score Related Terms

Himalaya Shipping Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Himalaya Shipping'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.

Himalaya Shipping Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Himalaya Shipping's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Himalaya Shipping's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Himalaya Shipping (HSHP) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jun. 29, 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, Himalaya Shipping ranks #215 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Himalaya Shipping's Moat Score too high?
Himalaya Shipping's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Himalaya Shipping ranks #215 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Himalaya Shipping has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Himalaya Shipping's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Himalaya Shipping ranks #215 out of 1057 companies for Moat Score. This places Himalaya Shipping in the top 20% 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 Transportation company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Transportation 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. Himalaya Shipping's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Himalaya Shipping stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himalaya Shipping (HSHP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.65, compared to a current price of $13.26 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Himalaya Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Himalaya Shipping (HSHP), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 29, 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 Himalaya Shipping (HSHP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himalaya Shipping stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $13.26 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.65. GuruFocus considers Himalaya Shipping to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HSHP:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $13.65 vs. price of $13.26 (2.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Himalaya Shipping Business Description

Address 9 Par-la-Ville Road, 2nd Floor, S E Pearman Building, Hamilton, BMU, HM 11
Himalaya Shipping Ltd is engaged in the operation of dry bulk vessels and focuses on operating a fleet of Newcastlemax dry bulk carriers.
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