HCSG (Healthcare Services Group) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


HCSG Healthcare Services Group Inc HCSG
73 GF Score
Price $24.27
GF Value $14.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Healthcare Services Group Moat Score?

Healthcare Services Group HCSG +2.88% 73 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates HCSG with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 681 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Healthcare Services Group ranks better than 89.57% on this metric.

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

Healthcare Services Group has Narrow Moat: Healthcare Services Group Inc has a discernible but modest moat due to its established presence in healthcare facility services. It benefits from some customer loyalty and economies of scale but lacks strong brand strength or significant 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 Healthcare Services Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.


Healthcare Services Group  (NAS:HCSG) 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

Healthcare Services Group Moat Score Related Terms


HCSG vs ARDT, AGL, AVAH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Healthcare Services 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.


Healthcare Services Group Moat Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 27, 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, Healthcare Services Group ranks #71 out of 681 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Healthcare Services Group's Moat Score too high?
Healthcare Services Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Healthcare Services Group ranks #71 out of 681 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Healthcare Services Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Healthcare Services Group's Moat Score compare to ARDT and AGL?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Healthcare Services Group ranks #71 out of 681 companies for Moat Score. This places Healthcare Services Group in the top 10% 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. Healthcare Services 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 Healthcare Services Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.09, compared to a current price of $24.27 — trading 72.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Healthcare Services Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Healthcare Services Group (HCSG), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 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 Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Healthcare Services Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.27 is trading 72.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.09. GuruFocus considers Healthcare Services Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HCSG:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $14.09 vs. price of $24.27 (72.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Healthcare Services Group Business Description

Address 3220 Tillman Drive, Suite 300, Bensalem, PA, USA, 19020
Healthcare Services Group Inc is a provider of housekeeping and facility management services to the healthcare industry. The company manages and evaluates its operations in two reportable segments: Environmental Services segment includes housekeeping, management of clients' housekeeping departments, cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing, laundry, bed linen, and uniform services, linen and other services; and Dietary Segment includes dietary department services, food purchasing, meal preparation, and providing dietitian consulting services. Its clients are nursing homes, retirement complexes, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals in the United States of America. The Environmental Services segment derives maximum revenue.
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