Hikal (NSE:HIKAL) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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NSE:HIKAL Hikal Ltd NSE:HIKAL
71 GF Score
Price ₹217.40
GF Value ₹278.01
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hikal Moat Score?

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

Hikal 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 Hikal might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Hikal  (NSE:HIKAL) 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

Hikal Moat Score Related Terms

NSE:HIKAL
71GF Score
Hikal Ltd NSE:HIKAL
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Is Hikal (NSE:HIKAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hikal stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹217.40 is trading 21.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹278.01. GuruFocus considers Hikal to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HIKAL:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: ₹278.01 vs. price of ₹217.40 (21.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Hikal Business Description

Other Exchanges 524735:India
Address Great Eastern Chambers, 6th Floor, Sector 11, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 614
Hikal Ltd manufactures chemical intermediates, specialty chemicals, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and contract research activities. Its products are distributed to the pharmaceutical, biotech, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries. Its segments include Crop Protection and Pharmaceuticals. The majority of the revenue is derived from the pharmaceutical segment.
71GF Score

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₹217.40
Price
₹278.01
GF Value