HMT (NSE:HMT) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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NSE:HMT HMT Ltd NSE:HMT
37 GF Score
Price ₹63.24
GF Value ₹36.63
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is HMT Moat Score?

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

HMT 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 HMT might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

HMT  (NSE:HMT) 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

HMT Moat Score Related Terms

NSE:HMT
37GF Score
HMT Ltd NSE:HMT
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Is HMT (NSE:HMT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HMT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹63.24 is trading 72.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹36.63. GuruFocus considers HMT to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HMT:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: ₹36.63 vs. price of ₹63.24 (72.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 8 warning signs

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

HMT Business Description

Other Exchanges 500191:India
Address No. 59, Bellary Road, HMT Bhavan, Bangalore, KA, IND, 560032
HMT Ltd manufactures food processing machinery, watches, and a diverse range of engineering products and industrial equipment. The company's segments are Machine Tools, Food Processing Units, Projects, and Others. It produces CNC machines, vertical turning centres, and precision systems for engineering, manufacturing, and defence, along with dairy and food processing equipment such as pasteurizers, homogenizers, and packaging machinery. The Projects segment manages exports, turnkey projects, and training centers in Africa, Latin America, the CIS, and Southeast Asia. Machine Tools generate the highest revenue, followed by Food Processing and Projects. Operations are mainly domestic, supported by an international export presence.
37GF Score

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₹63.24
Price
₹36.63
GF Value