Helical (LSE:HLCL) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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LSE:HLCL Helical PLC LSE:HLCL
64 GF Score
Price £1.89
GF Value £1.70
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Helical Moat Score?

Helical has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Helical 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 Helical might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Helical  (LSE:HLCL) 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

Helical Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:HLCL
64GF Score
Helical PLC LSE:HLCL
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Is Helical (LSE:HLCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helical stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.89 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.70. GuruFocus considers Helical to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:HLCL:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £1.70 vs. price of £1.89 (11.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Helical Business Description

Address 22 Ganton Street, London, GBR, W1F 7FD
Helical PLC is a United Kingdom-based property investment and development company that operates across many sectors of the property industry. Its principal areas of business include high-yielding retail investments, central London office investments, central London office refurbishment, and development projects, regional pre-let food store developments, and retirement villages. The company operates in two segments including investment properties which are owned or leased by the Group for long-term income and for capital appreciation and development properties. It generates a majority of its revenue from Investment properties, which are owned or leased by the company for long-term income and capital appreciation.
64GF Score

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£1.89
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