HLB Pep Co (XKRX:196300) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Sep. 12, 2026)

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XKRX:196300 HLB Pep Co Ltd XKRX:196300
46 GF Score
Price ₩4,215.00
GF Value ₩6,882.43
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is HLB Pep Co Moat Score?

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

HLB Pep Co 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 HLB Pep Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

HLB Pep Co  (XKRX:196300) 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

HLB Pep Co Moat Score Related Terms

XKRX:196300
46GF Score
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Is HLB Pep Co (XKRX:196300) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HLB Pep Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩4,215.00 is trading 38.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩6,882.43. GuruFocus considers HLB Pep Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:196300:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: ₩6,882.43 vs. price of ₩4,215.00 (38.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:196300 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

HLB Pep Co Business Description

Address Gwangju Techno Park, Test Production Building 206, 333 Cheomdan Gwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, KOR, 515- 893
HLB Pep Co Ltd is engaged in peptide biomaterials and new drug development.
46GF Score

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₩4,215.00
Price
₩6,882.43
GF Value