HGTY (Hagerty) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


HGTY Hagerty Inc HGTY
66 GF Score
Price $11.76
GF Value $9.51
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Hagerty Moat Score?

Hagerty HGTY +5.85% 66 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates HGTY with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 601 Insurance companies, Hagerty ranks better than 88.85% on this metric.

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

Hagerty has Narrow Moat: Hagerty Inc has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand in the niche market of classic car insurance. It benefits from customer loyalty and some pricing power. However, it lacks significant network effects, regulatory barriers, or proprietary technology that would elevate it to a wide moat.

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 Hagerty might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Hagerty  (NYSE:HGTY) 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

Hagerty Moat Score Related Terms

HGTY vs UVE, SAFT, TRUP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Hagerty'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.

Hagerty Moat Score vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Hagerty (HGTY) has a Moat Score of 5 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, Hagerty ranks #67 out of 601 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Hagerty's Moat Score too high?
Hagerty's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Hagerty ranks #67 out of 601 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hagerty has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hagerty's Moat Score compare to UVE and SAFT?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Hagerty ranks #67 out of 601 companies for Moat Score. This places Hagerty in the top 11% 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. Hagerty'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 Hagerty stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hagerty (HGTY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.51, compared to a current price of $11.76 — trading 23.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Hagerty's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Hagerty (HGTY), the current Moat Score is 5 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 Hagerty (HGTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hagerty stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.76 is trading 23.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.51. GuruFocus considers Hagerty to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HGTY:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $9.51 vs. price of $11.76 (23.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Hagerty Business Description

Address 121 Drivers Edge, Traverse, MI, USA, 49684
Hagerty Inc is a provider of specialty automotive insurance. The company underwrites, sells, and services classic car and enthusiast vehicle insurance policies. Substantial revenue is derived from Commission and fees. Geographically, it serves Europe, Canada, and the United States.
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