Japan Hotel REIT Investment (FRA:2SN) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


FRA:2SN Japan Hotel REIT Investment Corp FRA:2SN
80 GF Score
Price €425.75
GF Value €635.54
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Japan Hotel REIT Investment Moat Score?

Japan Hotel REIT Investment FRA:2SN +0.27% 80 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2SN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €635.54. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 993 REITs companies, Japan Hotel REIT Investment ranks better than 95.07% on this metric.

Japan Hotel REIT Investment has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Japan Hotel REIT Investment has Narrow Moat: Japan Hotel REIT Investment Corp benefits from a strong brand and strategic property locations, providing a solid narrow moat. However, it lacks significant regulatory barriers or unique intellectual property to achieve a wide moat.

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 Japan Hotel REIT Investment might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Japan Hotel REIT Investment  (FRA:2SN) 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

Japan Hotel REIT Investment Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:2SN vs HST, RHP, APLE: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Japan Hotel REIT Investment'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.

Japan Hotel REIT Investment Moat Score vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Japan Hotel REIT Investment's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Hotel REIT Investment's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Japan Hotel REIT Investment (FRA:2SN) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 01, 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, Japan Hotel REIT Investment ranks #49 out of 993 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Japan Hotel REIT Investment's Moat Score too high?
Japan Hotel REIT Investment's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Hotel REIT Investment ranks #49 out of 993 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Hotel REIT Investment has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Hotel REIT Investment's Moat Score compare to HST and RHP?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Japan Hotel REIT Investment ranks #49 out of 993 companies for Moat Score. This places Japan Hotel REIT Investment in the top 5% 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 a REITs company?
A good Moat Score depends on the REITs 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. Japan Hotel REIT Investment's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Hotel REIT Investment stock overvalued right now?
Japan Hotel REIT Investment (FRA:2SN) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is €635.54, compared to a current price of €425.75 — trading 33% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Japan Hotel REIT Investment's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 Japan Hotel REIT Investment (FRA:2SN), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 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 Japan Hotel REIT Investment (FRA:2SN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Hotel REIT Investment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €425.75 is trading 33% below its estimated GF Value™ of €635.54.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2SN:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €635.54 vs. price of €425.75 (33% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2SN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Japan Hotel REIT Investment Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges NIPOF:USA8985:Japan
Address 4-1-18, Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Ebisu Neonato 4th Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0013
Japan Hotel REIT Investment Corp is a real estate investment trust. It aims to achieve stable earnings and sustainable growth in the asset from mid- to long-term perspectives. The company invests in business hotels, resort hotels, and city hotels, mainly located in the metropolitan areas and other cities of Japan.
80GF Score

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