HY (Hyster Yale) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 05, 2026)

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HY Hyster Yale Inc HY
68 GF Score
Price $39.12
GF Value $41.69
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hyster Yale Moat Score?

Hyster Yale HY +11.36% 68 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates HY with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Hyster Yale ranks better than 92.38% on this metric.

Hyster Yale has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Hyster Yale has Narrow Moat: Hyster Yale Inc benefits from a solid market position and some customer loyalty. However, it lacks the extensive advantages needed for a strong narrow moat or wide 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 Hyster Yale might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Hyster Yale  (NYSE:HY) 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

Hyster Yale Moat Score Related Terms

HY vs WNC, TWI, MTW: Moat Score Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hyster Yale'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.

Hyster Yale Moat Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hyster Yale's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hyster Yale's Moat Score falls into.


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68GF Score
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Hyster Yale (HY) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 05, 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, Hyster Yale ranks #16 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is Hyster Yale's Moat Score too high?
Hyster Yale's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Hyster Yale ranks #16 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hyster Yale has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hyster Yale's Moat Score compare to WNC and TWI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Hyster Yale ranks #16 out of 210 companies for Moat Score. This places Hyster Yale in the top 8% 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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. Hyster Yale'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 Hyster Yale stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyster Yale (HY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.69, compared to a current price of $39.12 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Hyster Yale's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Hyster Yale (HY), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 05, 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 Hyster Yale (HY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyster Yale stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $39.12 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.69. GuruFocus considers Hyster Yale to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HY:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $41.69 vs. price of $39.12 (6.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Hyster Yale Business Description

Other Exchanges HYEA:Germany
Address 5875 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 300, Cleveland, OH, USA, 44124-4069
Hyster Yale Inc designs, engineers, manufactures, sells, and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments, aftermarket parts, and technology solutions marketed globally under the Hyster and Yale brand names. The company has four segments, which include three in the lift truck business as discussed below, as well as Bolzoni S.p.A. (Bolzoni). The majority of its revenue is generated from Lift Trucks. Geographically, it operates in America, EMEA, and JAPIC regions, of which maximum revenue is generated from its business in America, which includes lift truck operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Latin America.
68GF Score

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