Diamondrock Hospitality Co (FRA:HBO) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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FRA:HBO Diamondrock Hospitality Co FRA:HBO
65 GF Score
Price €11.40
GF Value €7.93
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Diamondrock Hospitality Co Moat Score?

Diamondrock Hospitality Co FRA:HBO +2.70% 65 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HBO with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 970 REITs companies, Diamondrock Hospitality Co ranks better than 76.7% on this metric.

Diamondrock Hospitality Co has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Diamondrock Hospitality Co has No Moat: Diamondrock Hospitality operates in a highly competitive hospitality industry with limited differentiation. It lacks strong brand loyalty, significant cost advantages, or proprietary technology. The company faces competition from larger hotel chains with more established networks.

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 Diamondrock Hospitality Co might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Diamondrock Hospitality Co  (FRA:HBO) 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

Diamondrock Hospitality Co Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:HBO vs PK, SHO, PEB: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Diamondrock Hospitality Co'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.

Diamondrock Hospitality Co Moat Score vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Diamondrock Hospitality Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Diamondrock Hospitality Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Diamondrock Hospitality Co (FRA:HBO) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 03, 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, Diamondrock Hospitality Co ranks #226 out of 970 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is Diamondrock Hospitality Co's Moat Score too high?
Diamondrock Hospitality Co's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Diamondrock Hospitality Co ranks #226 out of 970 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Diamondrock Hospitality Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diamondrock Hospitality Co's Moat Score compare to PK and SHO?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Diamondrock Hospitality Co ranks #226 out of 970 companies for Moat Score. This places Diamondrock Hospitality Co in the top 23% 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. Diamondrock Hospitality Co'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 Diamondrock Hospitality Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diamondrock Hospitality Co (FRA:HBO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.93, compared to a current price of €11.40 — trading 43.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Diamondrock Hospitality Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Diamondrock Hospitality Co (FRA:HBO), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 03, 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 Diamondrock Hospitality Co (FRA:HBO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diamondrock Hospitality Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.40 is trading 43.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.93. GuruFocus considers Diamondrock Hospitality Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HBO:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €7.93 vs. price of €11.40 (43.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Diamondrock Hospitality Co Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges DRH:USA
Address 7373 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1400, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814
Diamondrock Hospitality Company is a real estate investment trust that owns lodging properties. Its business is to acquire, own, manage, and renovate full-service hotel properties in the United States. It operates in cities such as Chicago, Boston, New York, Denver, and others. Within DiamondRock's holdings, the majority of the hotel brands include Marriott, Starwood, and Hilton. The company operates in one reportable segment: The hotel ownership segment, which is comprised of upper upscale and luxury chain scale hotels that offer hotel rooms, food and beverage and other ancillary guest services.
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