The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (FRA:HSG) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


FRA:HSG The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Ltd FRA:HSG
48 GF Score
Price €0.57
GF Value €0.63
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Moat Score?

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels FRA:HSG +0.89% 48 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HSG with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 877 Travel & Leisure companies, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels ranks better than 93.84% on this metric.

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels has Narrow Moat: The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Ltd benefits from strong brand strength and customer loyalty in the luxury hotel sector. However, it lacks significant network effects or regulatory barriers, resulting in a solid 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 The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels  (FRA:HSG) 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

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:HSG vs MAR, HLT, H: Moat Score Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels'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.

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Moat Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (FRA:HSG) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 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, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels ranks #54 out of 877 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 6.2%.
Is The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels' Moat Score too high?
The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels ranks #54 out of 877 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels' Moat Score compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels ranks #54 out of 877 companies for Moat Score. This places The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels in the top 6% 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. The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels'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 The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (FRA:HSG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.63, compared to a current price of €0.57 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (FRA:HSG), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 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 The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (FRA:HSG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.57 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.63. GuruFocus considers The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HSG:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €0.63 vs. price of €0.57 (10.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs

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

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Business Description

Other Exchanges HKSHY:USA00045:Hong Kong
Address 2 Ice House Street, 8th Floor, St. George’s Building, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Ltd is a luxury hospitality and real estate group. It owns and operates hotel properties under the Peninsula brand located in city centres across Asia, the U.S., and Europe. The company's assets comprise a small number of ultra-luxury hotels, real estate assets, and tourism assets, including The Peak Tram, one of Hong Kong's tourist attractions. The group's reportable segments are: Hotels, Commercial Properties, Peak Tram, Retail, and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from its Hotels segment, which includes revenue generated from operating hotels, leasing of commercial shopping arcades, and office premises located within the hotel buildings. Geographically, the group generates the majority of its revenue from Greater China.
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