Host Hotels & Resorts (MEX:HST) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


MEX:HST Host Hotels & Resorts Inc MEX:HST
79 GF Score
Price MXN306.34
GF Value MXN260.68
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Host Hotels & Resorts Moat Score?

Host Hotels & Resorts MEX:HST 79 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:HST with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN260.68. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 REITs companies, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks better than 87.16% on this metric.

Host Hotels & Resorts has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Host Hotels & Resorts has Narrow Moat: Host Hotels & Resorts Inc has a discernible but modest moat due to its scale and strategic locations in the hospitality industry. The company benefits from some brand strength and customer loyalty, but faces significant competition and lacks exclusive licenses or patents.

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 Host Hotels & Resorts might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Host Hotels & Resorts  (MEX:HST) 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

Host Hotels & Resorts Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:HST vs RHP, APLE, PK: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Host Hotels & Resorts'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.

Host Hotels & Resorts Moat Score vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Host Hotels & Resorts's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Host Hotels & Resorts's Moat Score falls into.


MEX:HST
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Host Hotels & Resorts (MEX:HST) has a Moat Score of 4 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, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks #127 out of 989 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Host Hotels & Resorts' Moat Score too high?
Host Hotels & Resorts' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks #127 out of 989 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Host Hotels & Resorts has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Host Hotels & Resorts' Moat Score compare to RHP and APLE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks #127 out of 989 companies for Moat Score. This places Host Hotels & Resorts in the top 13% 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 REITs company?
A good Moat Score depends on the REITs 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. Host Hotels & Resorts'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 Host Hotels & Resorts stock overvalued right now?
Host Hotels & Resorts (MEX:HST) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN260.68, compared to a current price of MXN306.34 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Host Hotels & Resorts' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Host Hotels & Resorts (MEX:HST), the current Moat Score is 4 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 Host Hotels & Resorts (MEX:HST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Host Hotels & Resorts stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN306.34 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN260.68.

Key valuation signals for MEX:HST:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: MXN260.68 vs. price of MXN306.34 (17.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Host Hotels & Resorts Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 4747 Bethesda Avenue, Suite 1300, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814
Host Hotels & Resorts owns 78 predominantly urban and resort upper-upscale and luxury hotel properties representing over 42,000 rooms, mainly in the United States. Host sold off the company's interests in a joint venture owning a portfolio of hotels throughout Europe and also sold other joint ventures that owned properties in Asia and the United States. The majority of Host's portfolio operates under the Marriott and Starwood brands.
79GF Score

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