HXPLF (Hexpol AB) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


HXPLF Hexpol AB HXPLF
85 GF Score
Price $7.41
GF Value $9.27
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Hexpol AB Moat Score?

Hexpol AB HXPLF 85 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates HXPLF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,624 Chemicals companies, Hexpol AB ranks better than 93.17% on this metric.

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

Hexpol AB has Narrow Moat: Hexpol AB has discernible competitive advantages through economies of scale and some customer loyalty. However, it lacks the robust characteristics needed for a strong narrow 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 Hexpol AB might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Hexpol AB  (OTCPK:HXPLF) 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

Hexpol AB Moat Score Related Terms

HXPLF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hexpol AB'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.

Hexpol AB Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hexpol AB's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hexpol AB's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Hexpol AB (HXPLF) has a Moat Score of 4 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, Hexpol AB ranks #111 out of 1624 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Hexpol AB's Moat Score too high?
Hexpol AB's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #111 out of 1624 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hexpol AB has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexpol AB's Moat Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #111 out of 1624 companies for Moat Score. This places Hexpol AB in the top 7% 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 Chemicals company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Chemicals 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. Hexpol AB'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 Hexpol AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexpol AB (HXPLF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.27, compared to a current price of $7.41 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Hexpol AB's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 Hexpol AB (HXPLF), the current Moat Score is 4 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 Hexpol AB (HXPLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexpol AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.41 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.27. GuruFocus considers Hexpol AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HXPLF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $9.27 vs. price of $7.41 (20.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Hexpol AB Business Description

Address Gibraltargatan 7, Malmo, SWE, 211 18
Hexpol AB manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into two segments based on product type. The compounding segment, which generates the vast majority of revenue, sells synthetic rubber to the automotive, aerospace, footwear, and pharmaceutical industries. The company's synthetic rubber products are used in the production of tires, hoses, seals, footwear, and pharmaceuticals. The engineered products segment sells gaskets used in plate heat exchangers, forklift wheels, and castor wheels. The Americas generates the majority of its revenue from geographic market.
85GF Score

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