GreenTree Hospitality Group (FRA:GT1A) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 07, 2026)

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FRA:GT1A GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd FRA:GT1A
55 GF Score
Price €0.97
GF Value €2.08
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is GreenTree Hospitality Group Moat Score?

GreenTree Hospitality Group FRA:GT1A -1.53% 55 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:GT1A with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 874 Travel & Leisure companies, GreenTree Hospitality Group ranks better than 88.79% on this metric.

GreenTree Hospitality Group has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

GreenTree Hospitality Group has Narrow Moat: GreenTree Hospitality has a discernible but modest moat, primarily due to its brand strength in the Chinese budget hotel market. It benefits from some economies of scale and customer loyalty, but lacks significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers to elevate it to a stronger narrow 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 GreenTree Hospitality Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

GreenTree Hospitality Group  (FRA:GT1A) 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

GreenTree Hospitality Group Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:GT1A vs PHSE, INTG, PRSI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, GreenTree Hospitality Group'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.

GreenTree Hospitality Group Moat Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, GreenTree Hospitality Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GreenTree Hospitality Group's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
GreenTree Hospitality Group (FRA:GT1A) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 07, 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, GreenTree Hospitality Group ranks #98 out of 874 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is GreenTree Hospitality Group's Moat Score too high?
GreenTree Hospitality Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, GreenTree Hospitality Group ranks #98 out of 874 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GreenTree Hospitality Group has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GreenTree Hospitality Group's Moat Score compare to PHSE and INTG?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, GreenTree Hospitality Group ranks #98 out of 874 companies for Moat Score. This places GreenTree Hospitality Group in the top 11% 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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. GreenTree Hospitality Group's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GreenTree Hospitality Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GreenTree Hospitality Group (FRA:GT1A) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.08, compared to a current price of €0.97 — trading 53.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. GreenTree Hospitality Group's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 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 GreenTree Hospitality Group (FRA:GT1A), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 07, 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 GreenTree Hospitality Group (FRA:GT1A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GreenTree Hospitality Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.97 is trading 53.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.08. GuruFocus considers GreenTree Hospitality Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GT1A:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €2.08 vs. price of €0.97 (53.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GT1A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

GreenTree Hospitality Group Business Description

Other Exchanges GHG:USA
Address No. 1058 Yangshupu Road, 3th Floor, Yangpu District, Shanghai, CHN, 200082
GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd is a franchised hotel operator in China as franchised and managed hotels represent almost all the hotels in its hotel network. The company operates its hotels under GreenTree Inns, GreenTree Eastern, Gme, Gya and VX, GreenTree Alliance, Vatica, and others. The Group reports its financial results in two operating segments: Hotel Business, which consists of leased-and-operated hotels and franchised-and-managed hotels operating under the hotel related brand, and Restaurant Business, which consists of leased-and-operated restaurants and franchised-and-managed restaurants operating under the brands of Da Niang and Bellagio. It derives maximum revenue from Hotel Business segment. It operates solely in China and generates all its revenue from China itself.
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