IHSWF (International Housewares Retail Co) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Aug. 04, 2026)

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IHSWF International Housewares Retail Co Ltd IHSWF
74 GF Score
Price $0.13
GF Value $0.21
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What is International Housewares Retail Co Moat Score?

International Housewares Retail Co has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

International Housewares Retail Co 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 International Housewares Retail Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

International Housewares Retail Co  (OTCPK:IHSWF) 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

International Housewares Retail Co Moat Score Related Terms

IHSWF
74GF Score
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Is International Housewares Retail Co (IHSWF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Housewares Retail Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.13 is trading 37.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.21.

Key valuation signals for IHSWF:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: $0.21 vs. price of $0.13 (37.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

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

International Housewares Retail Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 01373:Hong Kong
Address Southmark, 11 Yip Hing Street, 20th Floor, Tower B, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, HKG
International Housewares Retail Co Ltd and its subsidiaries are houseware retail chains in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Macau. The group offers houseware products through a retail network comprising stores in Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau, Cambodia, East Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Australia under brands including Japan Home Centre, City Life, Epo gifts and stationery, 123 by ELLA, and Japan Home. The group has reportable operating segments namely Retail, Wholesales, Licensing and others. Hong Kong is the key market of the group, accounting for majorly of its total revenue. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Retail segment.
74GF Score

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$0.13
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