HF Sinclair (MIC:HFC-RM) Moat Score : 6/10 (As of Jul. 18, 2025)

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What is HF Sinclair Moat Score?

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

HF Sinclair has Narrow Moat: HF Sinclair Corp has a strong position in the energy sector with some cost advantages and a robust distribution network. The company benefits from economies of scale and has a recognizable brand, but faces competition and regulatory challenges that prevent a wide moat classification.

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 HF Sinclair might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Competitive Comparison of HF Sinclair's Moat Score

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, HF Sinclair'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.

HF Sinclair's Moat Score Distribution in the Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, HF Sinclair's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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HF Sinclair (MIC:HFC-RM) 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
10	Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9	Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7	Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6	Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5	Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4	Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3	No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0	No Moat - No discernible moat

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HF Sinclair Business Description

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Address

2323 Victory Avenue, Suite 1400, Dallas, TX, USA, 75219

Website

https://www.hfsinclair.com

HF Sinclair is an integrated petroleum refiner that owns and operates seven refineries serving the Rockies, midcontinent, Southwest, and Pacific Northwest, with a total crude oil throughput capacity of 678,000 barrels per day. It can produce 380 million gallons of renewable diesel annually. It holds a marketing business with over 300 distributors and 1,500 wholesale branded sites across 30 states. It also owns and operates 4,400 miles of petroleum product pipelines and terminals principally in the southwestern United States.

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