HRTG (Heritage Insurance Holdings) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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HRTG Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc HRTG
63 GF Score
Price $33.33
GF Value $26.87
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Heritage Insurance Holdings Moat Score?

Heritage Insurance Holdings HRTG -1.07% 63 Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates HRTG with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.87 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 593 Insurance companies, Heritage Insurance Holdings ranks better than 69.65% on this metric.

Heritage Insurance Holdings has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Heritage Insurance Holdings has No Moat: Heritage Insurance Holdings has very weak competitive advantages, with no significant market leadership or customer loyalty. The insurance industry is highly competitive, with low switching costs and minimal 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 Heritage Insurance Holdings might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Heritage Insurance Holdings  (NYSE:HRTG) 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

Heritage Insurance Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

HRTG vs ROOT, HIPO, DGICA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Heritage Insurance Holdings'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.

Heritage Insurance Holdings Moat Score vs Insurance Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Heritage Insurance Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Heritage Insurance Holdings (HRTG) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Aug. 19, 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, Heritage Insurance Holdings ranks #180 out of 593 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is Heritage Insurance Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Heritage Insurance Holdings' current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Heritage Insurance Holdings ranks #180 out of 593 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Heritage Insurance Holdings has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heritage Insurance Holdings' Moat Score compare to ROOT and HIPO?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Heritage Insurance Holdings ranks #180 out of 593 companies for Moat Score. This puts Heritage Insurance Holdings in the upper half of its industry. 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. Heritage Insurance Holdings's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heritage Insurance Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heritage Insurance Holdings (HRTG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.87, compared to a current price of $33.33 — trading 24% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Heritage Insurance Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Heritage Insurance Holdings (HRTG), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 19, 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 Heritage Insurance Holdings (HRTG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heritage Insurance Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $33.33 is trading 24% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.87. GuruFocus considers Heritage Insurance Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HRTG:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $26.87 vs. price of $33.33 (24% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Heritage Insurance Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 11H:Germany
Address 1401 North Westshore Boulevard, Tampa, FL, USA, 33607
Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc is a regional property and casualty insurance company that offers a variety of personal and commercial insurance products. Through its subsidiaries, Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance, Narragansett Bay Insurance, and Zephyr Insurance, the company issues personal residential property insurance across various states in the U.S. It also offers commercial residential insurance predominantly for its Florida properties. Heritage Insurance manages insurance underwriting, customer services, actuarial analysis, distribution, and claims processing internally. The company operates in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, and South Carolina.
63GF Score

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