Hydro One (MEX:HN) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


MEX:HN Hydro One Ltd MEX:HN
79 GF Score
Price MXN498.65
GF Value MXN453.15
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What is Hydro One Moat Score?

Hydro One MEX:HN 79 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:HN with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN453.15. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 546 Utilities - Regulated companies, Hydro One ranks better than 93.04% on this metric.

Hydro One has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Hydro One has Narrow Moat: Hydro One benefits from significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses in the utility sector, providing a strong narrow moat. Its stable market position is supported by a superior distribution network, though it lacks significant pricing power.

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 Hydro One might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Hydro One  (MEX:HN) 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

Hydro One Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:HN vs NEE, SO, DUK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Hydro One'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.

Hydro One Moat Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Hydro One's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hydro One's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Hydro One (MEX:HN) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 26, 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, Hydro One ranks #38 out of 546 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Hydro One's Moat Score too high?
Hydro One's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Hydro One ranks #38 out of 546 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hydro One has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hydro One's Moat Score compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Hydro One ranks #38 out of 546 companies for Moat Score. This places Hydro One in the top 7% 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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. Hydro One's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hydro One stock overvalued right now?
Hydro One (MEX:HN) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN453.15, compared to a current price of MXN498.65 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Hydro One's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 10 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 Hydro One (MEX:HN), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 26, 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 Hydro One (MEX:HN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydro One stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN498.65 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN453.15.

Key valuation signals for MEX:HN:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: MXN453.15 vs. price of MXN498.65 (10% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Hydro One Business Description

Address 483 Bay Street, South Tower, 8th Floor, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5G 2P5
Hydro One operates regulated transmission and distribution assets in Ontario. The area's largest electricity provider serves nearly 1.5 million customers. Transmission accounts for roughly 60% of the company's rate base, with distribution accounting for the remainder. Hydro One operates a small telecom business with annual revenue contributing less than 1% to consolidated results. The province of Ontario holds an approximate 47.5% common equity stake.
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