Himalayan Bank (XNEP:HBL) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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XNEP:HBL Himalayan Bank Ltd XNEP:HBL
71 GF Score
Price NPR198.00
GF Value NPR218.14
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Himalayan Bank Moat Score?

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

Himalayan Bank 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 Himalayan Bank might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Himalayan Bank  (XNEP:HBL) 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

Himalayan Bank Moat Score Related Terms

XNEP:HBL
71GF Score
Himalayan Bank Ltd XNEP:HBL
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Is Himalayan Bank (XNEP:HBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himalayan Bank stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NPR198.00 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR218.14. GuruFocus considers Himalayan Bank to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:HBL:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: NPR218.14 vs. price of NPR198.00 (9.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Himalayan Bank Business Description

Address Kamaladi, P.O. Box: 20590, Kathmandu, NPL
Himalayan Bank Ltd is a Nepal based company involved in the banking business. It includes products such as Loans and Advances, Letter of Credit, Guarantee, Remittance, Card Services, Bills purchase and discounting, Collection services, and many more. It also offers remittance services, card services, and other ancillary services like safe deposit locker services, as well as a wide range of electronic banking facilities. The products and services are offered to personal and business customers in Nepal. The company's maximum revenue is from the Loan and Advances product. Operates geographically within Nepal, with maximum revenue from Bagmati.
71GF Score

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NPR198.00
Price
NPR218.14
GF Value