Harworth Group (LSE:HWG) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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LSE:HWG Harworth Group PLC LSE:HWG
72 GF Score
Price £1.28
GF Value £1.15
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Harworth Group Moat Score?

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

Harworth Group 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 Harworth Group might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Harworth Group  (LSE:HWG) 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

Harworth Group Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:HWG
72GF Score
Harworth Group PLC LSE:HWG
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Is Harworth Group (LSE:HWG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harworth Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.28 is trading 11.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.15. GuruFocus considers Harworth Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:HWG:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £1.15 vs. price of £1.28 (11.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Harworth Group Business Description

Other Exchanges HWGl:UK
Address Poplar Way, Advantage House, Catcliffe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, GBR, S60 5TR
Harworth Group PLC operates as a brownfield regeneration company in the North of England and the Midlands. It is organized into two operating segments: The Income Generation segment focuses on generating rental returns from the business space portfolio, rental returns and royalties from energy generation, environmental technologies, and the agricultural portfolio, and income-generating streams from recycled aggregates and secondary coal products. The Capital Growth segment focuses on delivering value by developing the underlying portfolio and includes planning and development activity, value engineering, proactive asset management, and strategic land acquisitions. It generates a vast majority of its revenues from the sale of development properties.
72GF Score

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£1.28
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