Howard Hughes Holdings (MEX:HHH) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

MEX:HHH Howard Hughes Holdings Inc MEX:HHH
74 GF Score
Price MXN1,251.23
GF Value MXN1,240.27
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Howard Hughes Holdings Moat Score?

Howard Hughes Holdings MEX:HHH 74 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:HHH with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,240.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,871 Real Estate companies, Howard Hughes Holdings ranks better than 96.21% on this metric.

Howard Hughes Holdings has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Howard Hughes Holdings has Narrow Moat: Howard Hughes Holdings has a discernible but modest moat due to its strategic real estate assets and some pricing power. However, it lacks strong brand strength, network effects, and significant regulatory barriers that would strengthen its 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 Howard Hughes Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Howard Hughes Holdings  (MEX:HHH) 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

Howard Hughes Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:HHH vs CCS, FOR, FPH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Howard Hughes 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.

Howard Hughes Holdings Moat Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Howard Hughes Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Howard Hughes Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


MEX:HHH
74GF Score
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc MEX:HHH
Moat Score is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Howard Hughes Holdings (MEX:HHH) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 21, 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, Howard Hughes Holdings ranks #71 out of 1871 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Howard Hughes Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Howard Hughes Holdings' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Howard Hughes Holdings ranks #71 out of 1871 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Howard Hughes Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howard Hughes Holdings' Moat Score compare to CCS and FOR?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Howard Hughes Holdings ranks #71 out of 1871 companies for Moat Score. This places Howard Hughes Holdings in the top 4% 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. Howard Hughes Holdings'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 Howard Hughes Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howard Hughes Holdings (MEX:HHH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,240.27, compared to a current price of MXN1,251.23 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Howard Hughes Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Howard Hughes Holdings (MEX:HHH), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 21, 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 Howard Hughes Holdings (MEX:HHH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howard Hughes Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,251.23 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,240.27. GuruFocus considers Howard Hughes Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:HHH:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: MXN1,240.27 vs. price of MXN1,251.23 (0.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Howard Hughes Holdings Business Description

Address 9950 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 1100, 11th Floor, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 77380
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc, through its subsidiary, operates a large-scale, mixed-use real estate platform focused on the development of master planned communities (MPCs), the investment in strategic real estate development opportunities, and the ownership and operation of income-producing properties. The group operates through three reportable business segments: Operating Assets, MPCs, and Strategic Developments. Maximum revenue is generated from the MPC segment, which consists of the development and sale of land in large-scale, long-term community development projects in and around Las Vegas, Nevada; Houston, Texas; and Phoenix, Arizona. Revenues are mainly generated through the sale of residential and commercial land to homebuilders and developers.
74GF Score

Get the complete analysis for MEX:HHH

Moat Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

MXN1,251.23
Price
MXN1,240.27
GF Value