HYLN (Hyliion Holdings) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

HYLN Hyliion Holdings Corp HYLN
55 GF Score
Price $3.74
GF Value $4.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Hyliion Holdings Moat Score?

Hyliion Holdings HYLN 55 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates HYLN with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, Hyliion Holdings ranks better than 90.33% on this metric.

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

Hyliion Holdings has Narrow Moat: Hyliion Holdings Corp has a discernible moat due to its focus on innovation and R&D in hybrid technology. However, it lacks strong brand strength, significant customer switching costs, and durable cost advantages.

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 Hyliion Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Hyliion Holdings  (AMEX:HYLN) 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

Hyliion Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

HYLN vs FOXF, SMP, MLR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Hyliion Holdings'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.

Hyliion Holdings Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hyliion Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hyliion Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


HYLN
55GF Score
Hyliion Holdings Corp HYLN
Moat Score is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Hyliion Holdings (HYLN) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 19, 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, Hyliion Holdings ranks #127 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is Hyliion Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Hyliion Holdings' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Hyliion Holdings ranks #127 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hyliion Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hyliion Holdings' Moat Score compare to FOXF and SMP?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Hyliion Holdings ranks #127 out of 1313 companies for Moat Score. This places Hyliion Holdings in the top 10% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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. Hyliion Holdings'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 Hyliion Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyliion Holdings (HYLN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.22, compared to a current price of $3.74 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Hyliion Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Hyliion Holdings (HYLN), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 19, 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 Hyliion Holdings (HYLN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyliion Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.74 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.22. GuruFocus considers Hyliion Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HYLN:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $4.22 vs. price of $3.74 (11.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Hyliion Holdings Business Description

Address 1202 BMC Drive, Suite 100, Cedar Park, TX, USA, 78613
Hyliion Holdings Corp designs and develops power generators for stationary and mobile applications and provides R&D service. It provides solutions that enable clean, flexible, and affordable electricity production. The company focuses on delivering distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy. In addition to stationary power solutions, it focuses on mobile applications, including vehicles and marine technologies. Its products and services include: KARNO Power Modules which is a modular, fully enclosed, fuel-agnostic and fully integrated power generating solution.
55GF Score

Get the complete analysis for HYLN

Moat Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$3.74
Price
$4.22
GF Value