HCI (HCI Group) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


HCI HCI Group Inc HCI
69 GF Score
Price $180.46
GF Value $248.61
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is HCI Group Moat Score?

HCI Group HCI +4.21% 69 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates HCI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $248.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 601 Insurance companies, HCI Group ranks better than 79.7% on this metric.

HCI Group has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

HCI Group has Narrow Moat: HCI Group Inc has a discernible moat due to its niche focus in property and casualty insurance and some cost efficiencies. However, the insurance industry is competitive, and the company's market share and pricing power are limited, resulting in a modest competitive advantage.

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 HCI Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

HCI Group  (NYSE:HCI) 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

HCI Group Moat Score Related Terms

HCI vs STC, SLDE, HMN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, HCI Group'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.

HCI Group Moat Score vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, HCI Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HCI Group's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
HCI Group (HCI) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 28, 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, HCI Group ranks #122 out of 601 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is HCI Group's Moat Score too high?
HCI Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, HCI Group ranks #122 out of 601 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HCI Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HCI Group's Moat Score compare to STC and SLDE?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, HCI Group ranks #122 out of 601 companies for Moat Score. This places HCI Group in the top 20% 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 an Insurance company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Insurance 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. HCI Group's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HCI Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCI Group (HCI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $248.61, compared to a current price of $180.46 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. HCI Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 HCI Group (HCI), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 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 HCI Group (HCI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCI Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $180.46 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $248.61. GuruFocus considers HCI Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HCI:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $248.61 vs. price of $180.46 (27.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs

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

HCI Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 0J22:UK0H5:Germany
Address 3802 Coconut Palm Drive, Tampa, FL, USA, 33619
HCI Group Inc is engaged in the property and casualty insurance business through two Florida domiciled insurance companies, Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company (HCPCI) and TypTap Insurance Company (TypTap). Both HCPCI and TypTap are authorized to underwrite various homeowners' property and casualty insurance products and allied lines business in the state of Florida and other states. The operating segments of the group are insurance operations, TypTap Group, reciprocal exchange operations, real estate operations, and corporate and other. It derives key revenue from the HCPCI Insurance operation segment.
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