HCA (HCA Healthcare) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


HCA HCA Healthcare Inc HCA
91 GF Score
Price $410.50
GF Value $452.30
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is HCA Healthcare Moat Score?

HCA Healthcare HCA +4.39% 91 Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates HCA with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $452.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 679 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, HCA Healthcare ranks better than 99.85% on this metric.

HCA Healthcare has the Moat Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

HCA Healthcare has Wide Moat: HCA Healthcare has a robust wide moat due to its leading market position, strong brand, and economies of scale. It benefits from significant regulatory barriers and pricing power in the healthcare sector, supported by a superior distribution network.

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 HCA Healthcare might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

HCA Healthcare  (NYSE:HCA) 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

HCA Healthcare Moat Score Related Terms

HCA vs THC, DVA, EHC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, HCA Healthcare'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.

HCA Healthcare Moat Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, HCA Healthcare's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HCA Healthcare's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 8 mean?
HCA Healthcare (HCA) has a Moat Score of 8 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, HCA Healthcare ranks #1 out of 679 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is HCA Healthcare's Moat Score too high?
HCA Healthcare's current Moat Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #1 out of 679 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HCA Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HCA Healthcare's Moat Score compare to THC and DVA?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #1 out of 679 companies for Moat Score. This places HCA Healthcare in the top 0% 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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. HCA Healthcare's current Moat Score is 8. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HCA Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare (HCA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $452.30, compared to a current price of $410.50 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 8. HCA Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 HCA Healthcare (HCA), the current Moat Score is 8 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 HCA Healthcare (HCA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $410.50 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $452.30. GuruFocus considers HCA Healthcare to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HCA:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • GF Value™: $452.30 vs. price of $410.50 (9.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs

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

HCA Healthcare Business Description

Address One Park Plaza, Nashville, TN, USA, 37203
HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of December 2025, the firm owned and operated 190 hospitals and over 2,500 outpatient facillities across 19 states and a small foothold in the United Kingdom.
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