Encompass Health (MEX:EHC) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


MEX:EHC Encompass Health Corp MEX:EHC
88 GF Score
Price MXN1,280.08
GF Value MXN1,344.64
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Encompass Health Moat Score?

Encompass Health MEX:EHC 88 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:EHC with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,344.64. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 679 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Encompass Health ranks better than 99.12% on this metric.

Encompass Health has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Encompass Health has Narrow Moat: Encompass Health Corp has a strong narrow moat due to its extensive distribution network and brand strength in the rehabilitation sector. It benefits from some regulatory barriers and economies of scale, but competition remains a challenge.

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 Encompass Health might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Encompass Health  (MEX:EHC) 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

Encompass Health Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:EHC vs ENSG, UHS, PACS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Encompass Health'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.

Encompass Health Moat Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Encompass Health (MEX:EHC) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 03, 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, Encompass Health ranks #6 out of 679 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 0.90000000000001%.
Is Encompass Health's Moat Score too high?
Encompass Health's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Encompass Health ranks #6 out of 679 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Encompass Health has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Encompass Health's Moat Score compare to ENSG and UHS?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Encompass Health ranks #6 out of 679 companies for Moat Score. This places Encompass Health in the top 1% 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. Encompass Health's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Encompass Health stock overvalued right now?
Encompass Health (MEX:EHC) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,344.64, compared to a current price of MXN1,280.08 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Encompass Health's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Encompass Health (MEX:EHC), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 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 Encompass Health (MEX:EHC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Encompass Health stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,280.08 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,344.64.

Key valuation signals for MEX:EHC:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: MXN1,344.64 vs. price of MXN1,280.08 (4.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Encompass Health Business Description

Other Exchanges EHC:USA
Address 9001 Liberty Parkway, Birmingham, AL, USA, 35242
Encompass Health Corp provides post-acute healthcare services in the United States through a network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, which is the company's sole segment. Inpatient rehabilitation contributes the majority of the firm's revenue and provides specialized rehabilitative treatment through a network of inpatient hospitals. The company's inpatient rehabilitation hospitals provide a higher level of rehabilitative care to patients who are recovering from conditions such as stroke and other neurological disorders, cardiac and pulmonary conditions, brain and spinal cord injuries, complex orthopedic conditions, and amputations.
88GF Score

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