Beazer Homes USA (FRA:BE4A) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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FRA:BE4A Beazer Homes USA Inc FRA:BE4A
64 GF Score
Price €28.60
GF Value €21.53
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Beazer Homes USA Moat Score?

Beazer Homes USA FRA:BE4A +1.42% 64 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:BE4A with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 102 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Beazer Homes USA ranks better than 78.43% on this metric.

Beazer Homes USA has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Beazer Homes USA has No Moat: Beazer Homes USA Inc operates in the cyclical homebuilding industry with limited differentiation. The company lacks significant market leadership, brand strength, or cost advantages. There are no substantial regulatory barriers or intellectual property that provide a competitive edge.

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 Beazer Homes USA might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.


Beazer Homes USA  (FRA:BE4A) 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

Beazer Homes USA Moat Score Related Terms


FRA:BE4A vs HOV, LEGH, VNJA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Beazer Homes USA'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.


Beazer Homes USA Moat Score vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Beazer Homes USA's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Beazer Homes USA's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Beazer Homes USA (FRA:BE4A) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 19, 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, Beazer Homes USA ranks #22 out of 102 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Beazer Homes USA's Moat Score too high?
Beazer Homes USA's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Beazer Homes USA ranks #22 out of 102 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Beazer Homes USA has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Beazer Homes USA's Moat Score compare to HOV and LEGH?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Beazer Homes USA ranks #22 out of 102 companies for Moat Score. This places Beazer Homes USA in the top 22% 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Homebuilding & Construction 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. Beazer Homes USA's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beazer Homes USA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beazer Homes USA (FRA:BE4A) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.53, compared to a current price of €28.60 — trading 32.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Beazer Homes USA's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 10 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 Beazer Homes USA (FRA:BE4A), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 19, 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 Beazer Homes USA (FRA:BE4A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beazer Homes USA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €28.60 is trading 32.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.53. GuruFocus considers Beazer Homes USA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BE4A:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €21.53 vs. price of €28.60 (32.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BE4A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Beazer Homes USA Business Description

Other Exchanges BZH:USA0HMG:UK
Address 2002 Summit Boulevard NE, 15th Floor, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30319
Beazer Homes USA Inc is an construction company that focuses on residential construction. The company specializes in single-family housing and multi-unit building construction in states and metro markets. Beazer Homes builds homes and communities that target first-time, move-up, and luxury homebuyers with an average selling price of roughly $300,000. From a geographic perspective, home sales in the western and eastern United States have been the sources of revenue for the company. Its segments involve: West segment that includes Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; East segment that includes Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Tennessee, and Virginia; and Southeast segment which includes Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
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