Benares Hotels (BOM:509438) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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BOM:509438 Benares Hotels Ltd BOM:509438
81 GF Score
Price ₹10,177.35
GF Value ₹10,788.60
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Benares Hotels Moat Score?

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

Benares Hotels 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 Benares Hotels might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Benares Hotels  (BOM:509438) 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

Benares Hotels Moat Score Related Terms

BOM:509438
81GF Score
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Is Benares Hotels (BOM:509438) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benares Hotels stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹10,177.35 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹10,788.60. GuruFocus considers Benares Hotels to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:509438:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: ₹10,788.60 vs. price of ₹10,177.35 (5.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:509438 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Benares Hotels Business Description

Address Sardar Patel Marg, Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi, IND, 110021
Benares Hotels Ltd operates hotels. The company operates hotels including Taj Ganges Hotel and Taj Nadesar Palace in Varanasi. Taj Nadesar Palace Palace in Varanasi and The Gateway Hotel, Gondia in Maharashtra. It has only one business which is Hoteliering.
81GF Score

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₹10,177.35
Price
₹10,788.60
GF Value