Medical Properties Trust (HAM:M3P) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


HAM:M3P Medical Properties Trust Inc HAM:M3P
43 GF Score
Price €4.03
GF Value €4.71
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Medical Properties Trust Moat Score?

Medical Properties Trust HAM:M3P -1.18% 43 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:M3P with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 REITs companies, Medical Properties Trust ranks better than 95.05% on this metric.

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

Medical Properties Trust has Narrow Moat: Medical Properties Trust has a solid narrow moat due to its specialized healthcare real estate portfolio and strategic partnerships. However, it lacks significant pricing power and regulatory barriers.

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 Medical Properties Trust might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Medical Properties Trust  (HAM:M3P) 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

Medical Properties Trust Moat Score Related Terms

HAM:M3P vs DHC, LTC, SILA: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, Medical Properties Trust'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.

Medical Properties Trust Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

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


HAM:M3P
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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Medical Properties Trust (HAM:M3P) 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, Medical Properties Trust ranks #49 out of 989 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Medical Properties Trust's Moat Score too high?
Medical Properties Trust's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Medical Properties Trust ranks #49 out of 989 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Medical Properties Trust has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Medical Properties Trust's Moat Score compare to DHC and LTC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Medical Properties Trust ranks #49 out of 989 companies for Moat Score. This places Medical Properties Trust 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. Medical Properties Trust'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 Medical Properties Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medical Properties Trust (HAM:M3P) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.71, compared to a current price of €4.03 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Medical Properties Trust's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Medical Properties Trust (HAM:M3P), 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 Medical Properties Trust (HAM:M3P) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medical Properties Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.03 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.71. GuruFocus considers Medical Properties Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:M3P:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €4.71 vs. price of €4.03 (14.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:M3P stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Medical Properties Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 10500 Liberty Parkway, Birmingham, AL, USA, 35242
Medical Properties Trust Inc acquires and develops net-leased healthcare facilities. Its investments in healthcare real estate, other loans, and any investments in tenants are considered a single reportable segment. Its business strategy is to acquire and develop healthcare facilities and lease the facilities to healthcare operating companies under long-term net leases, which require the tenant to bear of the costs associated with the property. The group's geographic areas are the United States, the United Kingdom, and All other countries.
43GF Score

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