H (Hyatt Hotels) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Aug. 07, 2026)

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H Hyatt Hotels Corp H
77 GF Score
Price $177.72
GF Value $166.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hyatt Hotels Moat Score?

Hyatt Hotels H -0.65% 77 Moat Score is 6 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates H with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $166.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 874 Travel & Leisure companies, Hyatt Hotels ranks better than 98.17% on this metric.

Hyatt Hotels has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Hyatt Hotels has Narrow Moat: Hyatt has a strong brand and customer loyalty in the hospitality industry. It benefits from economies of scale and a superior distribution network through its global presence. However, the hotel industry is competitive, limiting its pricing power and market share sustainability.

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 Hyatt Hotels might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Hyatt Hotels  (NYSE:H) 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

Hyatt Hotels Moat Score Related Terms

H vs HTHT, WH, CHH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Hyatt 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.

Hyatt Hotels Moat Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Hyatt Hotels's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Hyatt Hotels (H) has a Moat Score of 6 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, Hyatt Hotels ranks #16 out of 874 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 1.8%.
Is Hyatt Hotels' Moat Score too high?
Hyatt Hotels' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Hyatt Hotels ranks #16 out of 874 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hyatt Hotels has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hyatt Hotels' Moat Score compare to HTHT and WH?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hyatt Hotels ranks #16 out of 874 companies for Moat Score. This places Hyatt Hotels in the top 2% 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. Hyatt Hotels's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hyatt Hotels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyatt Hotels (H) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $166.23, compared to a current price of $177.72 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Hyatt Hotels' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 Hyatt Hotels (H), the current Moat Score is 6 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 Hyatt Hotels (H) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyatt Hotels stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $177.72 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $166.23. GuruFocus considers Hyatt Hotels to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for H:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $166.23 vs. price of $177.72 (6.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs

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Hyatt Hotels Business Description

Other Exchanges 1HTA:Germany
Address 150 North Riverside Plaza, 8th Floor, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Hyatt is an operator of owned (2% of total rooms) and managed and franchised (98%) properties across about 35 upscale luxury brands, which include vacation brands (Apple Leisure Group, Hyatt Ziva, and Hyatt Zilara), the recently launched full-service lifestyle brand Hyatt Centric, the soft lifestyle brand Unbound, the wellness brand Miraval, and the midscale extended-stay brand Studios. Hyatt acquired Two Roads Hospitality in 2018 and Apple Leisure Group in 2021. Regional exposure, as a percentage of total rooms, is 45% for the US, 31% for the rest of the world, and 24% for Asia-Pacific.
77GF Score

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$177.72
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$166.23
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