HTOCF (H2O Retailing) Growth Rank: 5 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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HTOCF H2O Retailing Corp HTOCF
69 GF Score
Price $10.00
GF Value $7.44
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What is H2O Retailing Growth Rank?

H2O Retailing HTOCF 69 Growth Rank is 5 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates HTOCF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.44. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

H2O Retailing has the Growth Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

HTOCF vs KR: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, H2O Retailing's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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.

H2O Retailing Growth Rank vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, H2O Retailing's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where H2O Retailing's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 5 mean?
H2O Retailing (HTOCF) has a Growth Rank of 5 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on H2O Retailing and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, H2O Retailing's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00.
Is H2O Retailing's Growth Rank too high?
H2O Retailing's current Growth Rank of 5 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, H2O Retailing has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O Retailing's Growth Rank compare to KR?
H2O Retailing's Growth Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. Historically, H2O Retailing's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on H2O Retailing and its competitors. H2O Retailing's current Growth Rank is 5, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H2O Retailing stock overvalued right now?
H2O Retailing (HTOCF) has a current Growth Rank of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.44, compared to a current price of $10.00 — trading 34.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 5, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. H2O Retailing's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For H2O Retailing (HTOCF), the current Growth Rank is 5 as of Jul. 18, 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 H2O Retailing (HTOCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O Retailing stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.00 is trading 34.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.44.

Key valuation signals for HTOCF:

  • Growth Rank: 5 (25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $7.44 vs. price of $10.00 (34.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

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

H2O Retailing Business Description

Other Exchanges 8242:Japan
Address 8-7 Kakuda-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-8350
H2O Retailing Corp is a Japan-based retailer that provides a broad range of merchandise to meet consumers' needs, from daily needs to special products. The company's core business is the department store business, which includes both the Hankyu and Hanshin department store chains. Superstore business is the company's another major business arm, including the Izumiya and Hankyu Oasis store chains. H2O Retailing also runs a specialty store business, engaged in providing cosmetics, ladies' footwear, and other products and services. In addition to retail businesses, the company operates other businesses as well, such as hotels and restaurants.
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