HVT (Haverty Furniture) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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HVT Haverty Furniture Companies Inc HVT
70 GF Score
Price $24.64
GF Value $24.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Haverty Furniture Moat Score?

Haverty Furniture HVT -1.56% 70 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates HVT with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,119 Retail - Cyclical companies, Haverty Furniture ranks better than 88.65% on this metric.

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

Haverty Furniture has Narrow Moat: Haverty Furniture has a modest moat due to its established brand and regional market presence. While it benefits from some customer loyalty and a decent distribution network, it lacks significant pricing power and faces intense competition, limiting its 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 Haverty Furniture might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Haverty Furniture  (NYSE:HVT) 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

Haverty Furniture Moat Score Related Terms

HVT vs TTSH, LIVE, HD: Moat Score Comparison

For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Haverty Furniture'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.

Haverty Furniture Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Haverty Furniture's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Haverty Furniture's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Haverty Furniture (HVT) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 02, 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, Haverty Furniture ranks #127 out of 1119 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Haverty Furniture's Moat Score too high?
Haverty Furniture's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Haverty Furniture ranks #127 out of 1119 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Haverty Furniture has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Haverty Furniture's Moat Score compare to TTSH and LIVE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Haverty Furniture ranks #127 out of 1119 companies for Moat Score. This places Haverty Furniture in the top 11% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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. Haverty Furniture'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 Haverty Furniture stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haverty Furniture (HVT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.23, compared to a current price of $24.64 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Haverty Furniture's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Haverty Furniture (HVT), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 02, 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 Haverty Furniture (HVT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haverty Furniture stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.64 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.23. GuruFocus considers Haverty Furniture to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HVT:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $24.23 vs. price of $24.64 (1.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Haverty Furniture Business Description

Other Exchanges HVT.A:USA25F:Germany
Address 780 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 800, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30342
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc is a specialty retailer of residential furniture and accessories. It provides various products such as Sofa Tables, Sleepers, End Tables, Cocktail Tables, Accent Pieces, Display Cabinets, Wall Decor, floral and Tress, and other related products. The company operates in the Southern and Midwestern U.S. All its activities are encompassed in its Merchandise division. The company derives the majority of revenue from its upholstery products and, secondarily, from bedroom furniture.
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