IHS (IHS Holding) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


IHS IHS Holding Ltd IHS
46 GF Score
Price $8.24
GF Value $4.11
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is IHS Holding Moat Score?

IHS Holding IHS 46 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates IHS with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,875 Real Estate companies, IHS Holding ranks better than 94.03% on this metric.

IHS Holding has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

IHS Holding has No Moat: IHS Holding Ltd has very weak competitive advantages. While it operates in a regulated industry, it lacks significant market leadership, customer loyalty, or proprietary technology to establish a durable 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 IHS Holding might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

IHS Holding  (NYSE:IHS) 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

IHS Holding Moat Score Related Terms

IHS vs NMRK, CWK, KW: Moat Score Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, IHS Holding'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.

IHS Holding Moat Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, IHS Holding's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
IHS Holding (IHS) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 29, 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, IHS Holding ranks #112 out of 1875 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is IHS Holding's Moat Score too high?
IHS Holding's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, IHS Holding ranks #112 out of 1875 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IHS Holding has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IHS Holding's Moat Score compare to NMRK and CWK?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, IHS Holding ranks #112 out of 1875 companies for Moat Score. This places IHS Holding in the top 6% 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 Real Estate company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Real Estate 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. IHS Holding's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IHS Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IHS Holding (IHS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.11, compared to a current price of $8.24 — trading 100.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. IHS Holding's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 8 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 IHS Holding (IHS), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 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 IHS Holding (IHS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IHS Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.24 is trading 100.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.11. GuruFocus considers IHS Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IHS:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $4.11 vs. price of $8.24 (100.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 8 warning signs

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

IHS Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges 4JB:Germany
Address 123 Victoria Street, 1 Cathedral Piazza, London, GBR, SW1E 5BP
IHS Holding Ltd is an independent owner, operator, and developer of shared telecommunications infrastructure. The company provides telecommunications infrastructure to its customers, who are MNOs, who in turn provide wireless voice and data services to their end-users. Its geographical segments are Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. The majority of its revenue is derived from Nigeria.
46GF Score

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