Hallador Energy Co (STU:H7H) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 15, 2026)

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STU:H7H Hallador Energy Co STU:H7H
52 GF Score
Price €13.90
GF Value €9.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Hallador Energy Co Moat Score?

Hallador Energy Co STU:H7H +3.73% 52 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:H7H with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 543 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Hallador Energy Co ranks better than 89.69% on this metric.

Hallador Energy Co has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Hallador Energy Co has No Moat: Hallador Energy Co operates in the highly competitive energy sector with minimal switching costs and no significant brand strength or intellectual property. The lack of durable cost advantages or regulatory barriers results in a very 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 Hallador Energy Co might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Hallador Energy Co  (STU:H7H) 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

Hallador Energy Co Moat Score Related Terms

STU:H7H vs NRGV, ELLO, XIFR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Hallador Energy Co'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.

Hallador Energy Co Moat Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Hallador Energy Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hallador Energy Co's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Hallador Energy Co (STU:H7H) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 15, 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, Hallador Energy Co ranks #56 out of 543 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Hallador Energy Co's Moat Score too high?
Hallador Energy Co's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Hallador Energy Co ranks #56 out of 543 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hallador Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hallador Energy Co's Moat Score compare to NRGV and ELLO?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Hallador Energy Co ranks #56 out of 543 companies for Moat Score. This places Hallador Energy Co in the top 10% 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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. Hallador Energy Co'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 Hallador Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hallador Energy Co (STU:H7H) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.32, compared to a current price of €13.90 — trading 49.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Hallador Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 Hallador Energy Co (STU:H7H), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 15, 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 Hallador Energy Co (STU:H7H) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hallador Energy Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.90 is trading 49.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.32. GuruFocus considers Hallador Energy Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:H7H:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €9.32 vs. price of €13.90 (49.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:H7H stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hallador Energy Co Business Description

Other Exchanges HNRG:USA
Address 1183 East Canvasback Drive, Terre Haute, IN, USA, 47802
Hallador Energy Co is a vertically integrated, independent power producer (IPP) and fuel company with operations in Indiana. The Company operates across multiple stages of the energy value chain, from accredited capacity and energy to coal. The Company's electric operations are located within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator's (MISO) footprint. The company's business is organized based on the services and products it provide in two segments: (i) Electric Operations and (ii) Coal Operations.
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