HTOCF (H2O Retailing) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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HTOCF H2O Retailing Corp HTOCF
69 GF Score
Price $10.00
GF Value $7.44
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What is H2O Retailing Moat Score?

H2O Retailing has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

H2O Retailing has

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 H2O Retailing might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

H2O Retailing  (OTCPK:HTOCF) 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

H2O Retailing Moat Score Related Terms

HTOCF
69GF Score
H2O Retailing Corp HTOCF
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Is H2O Retailing (HTOCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O Retailing stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.00 is trading 34.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.44.

Key valuation signals for HTOCF:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: $7.44 vs. price of $10.00 (34.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

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H2O Retailing Business Description

Other Exchanges 8242:Japan
Address 8-7 Kakuda-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-8350
H2O Retailing Corp is a Japan-based retailer that provides a broad range of merchandise to meet consumers' needs, from daily needs to special products. The company's core business is the department store business, which includes both the Hankyu and Hanshin department store chains. Superstore business is the company's another major business arm, including the Izumiya and Hankyu Oasis store chains. H2O Retailing also runs a specialty store business, engaged in providing cosmetics, ladies' footwear, and other products and services. In addition to retail businesses, the company operates other businesses as well, such as hotels and restaurants.
69GF Score

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$10.00
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