Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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FRA:HQS Highwoods Properties Inc FRA:HQS
68 GF Score
Price €29.00
GF Value €22.86
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 13 Warning Signs
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What is Highwoods Properties Moat Score?

Highwoods Properties FRA:HQS 68 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HQS with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 977 REITs companies, Highwoods Properties ranks better than 94.98% on this metric.

Highwoods Properties has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Highwoods Properties has Narrow Moat: Highwoods Properties Inc has a solid narrow moat due to its established presence in the real estate sector and economies of scale. The company benefits from a strong distribution network and some pricing power, but faces competition and moderate customer loyalty.

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 Highwoods Properties might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Highwoods Properties  (FRA:HQS) 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

Highwoods Properties Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:HQS vs SLG, CDP, KRC: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Highwoods Properties'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.

Highwoods Properties Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Highwoods Properties's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 18, 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, Highwoods Properties ranks #49 out of 977 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Highwoods Properties' Moat Score too high?
Highwoods Properties' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Highwoods Properties ranks #49 out of 977 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Highwoods Properties has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highwoods Properties' Moat Score compare to SLG and CDP?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Highwoods Properties ranks #49 out of 977 companies for Moat Score. This places Highwoods Properties 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. Highwoods Properties'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 Highwoods Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.86, compared to a current price of €29.00 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Highwoods Properties' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 13 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 Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 18, 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 Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highwoods Properties stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €29.00 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.86. GuruFocus considers Highwoods Properties to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HQS:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €22.86 vs. price of €29.00 (26.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 13 warning signs

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

Highwoods Properties Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges HIW:USAHIWP34:Brazil
Address 150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1400, Raleigh, NC, USA, 27601
Highwoods Properties Inc is a fully integrated office REIT that owns, develops, acquires, leases, and manages office properties mainly in the best business districts of Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, Richmond, and Tampa. Its principal business is the operation, acquisition, and development of rental office properties, with no material inter-segment transactions. The Company evaluates performance by geographic location, and the operating results by geographic grouping are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker. The core portfolio consists mainly of office properties in its key markets, with the majority of revenue derived from its Raleigh properties.
68GF Score

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