Hoegh Autoliners ASA (OSL:HAUTO) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


OSL:HAUTO Hoegh Autoliners ASA OSL:HAUTO
81 GF Score
Price kr152.00
GF Value kr97.71
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Hoegh Autoliners ASA Moat Score?

Hoegh Autoliners ASA OSL:HAUTO +4.47% 81 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:HAUTO with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of kr97.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,057 Transportation companies, Hoegh Autoliners ASA ranks better than 83.54% on this metric.

Hoegh Autoliners ASA has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Hoegh Autoliners ASA has No Moat: Hoegh Autoliners ASA operates in a competitive shipping industry with limited differentiation. It lacks significant market leadership, strong brand strength, or unique intellectual property. The company does not exhibit durable cost advantages or significant regulatory barriers, resulting in a weak competitive position.

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 Hoegh Autoliners ASA might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Hoegh Autoliners ASA  (OSL:HAUTO) 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

Hoegh Autoliners ASA Moat Score Related Terms

Hoegh Autoliners ASA Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Hoegh Autoliners ASA'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.

Hoegh Autoliners ASA Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hoegh Autoliners ASA's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hoegh Autoliners ASA's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Hoegh Autoliners ASA (OSL:HAUTO) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 11, 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, Hoegh Autoliners ASA ranks #174 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Hoegh Autoliners ASA's Moat Score too high?
Hoegh Autoliners ASA's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Hoegh Autoliners ASA ranks #174 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hoegh Autoliners ASA has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hoegh Autoliners ASA's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hoegh Autoliners ASA ranks #174 out of 1057 companies for Moat Score. This places Hoegh Autoliners ASA in the top 17% 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 a Transportation company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Transportation 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. Hoegh Autoliners ASA's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hoegh Autoliners ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoegh Autoliners ASA (OSL:HAUTO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr97.71, compared to a current price of kr152.00 — trading 55.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Hoegh Autoliners ASA's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 9 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 Hoegh Autoliners ASA (OSL:HAUTO), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 11, 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 Hoegh Autoliners ASA (OSL:HAUTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoegh Autoliners ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr152.00 is trading 55.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr97.71. GuruFocus considers Hoegh Autoliners ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:HAUTO:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: kr97.71 vs. price of kr152.00 (55.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Hoegh Autoliners ASA Business Description

Address Drammensveien 134, Oslo, NOR, N-0277
Hoegh Autoliners ASA is a provider of transportation services within the Roll-on Roll-off (RoRo) segment. The company's fleet of Pure Car and Truck Carriers sailing in trade systems, combined with its local presence, enables the company to cater to the specific needs of its customers. It offers deep-sea transportation of RoRo cargo such as cars, high and heavy machinery, and breakbulk. The Group has two operating segments, Shipping services and Logistics services.
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