Helios Underwriting (LSE:HUW) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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LSE:HUW Helios Underwriting PLC LSE:HUW
55 GF Score
Price £2.24
GF Value £2.70
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Helios Underwriting Moat Score?

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

Helios Underwriting 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 Helios Underwriting might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Helios Underwriting  (LSE:HUW) 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

Helios Underwriting Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:HUW
55GF Score
Helios Underwriting PLC LSE:HUW
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Is Helios Underwriting (LSE:HUW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Underwriting stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.24 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.70. GuruFocus considers Helios Underwriting to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:HUW:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £2.70 vs. price of £2.24 (17% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Helios Underwriting Business Description

Address 33 Cornhill, 1st Floor, London, GBR, EC3V 3ND
Helios Underwriting PLC provides investors with exposure to the Lloyd's insurance market through an actively managed portfolio of syndicate capacity. The Company's principal activity is to provide a limited liability investment for shareholders through participation in a portfolio of Lloyd's syndicates. It participates in the insurance business as an underwriting member of Lloyd's through wholly owned undertakings and investments in Limited Liability Vehicles (LLVs). The Company also provides syndicate research, advice on syndicate selection, and portfolio curation. Its core business purpose is to offer investors growth and returns from exposure to Lloyd's of London through investment income (dividends) and capital appreciation resulting from increases in NAV per share and share price.
55GF Score

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£2.24
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