KB Home (MEX:KBH) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


MEX:KBH KB Home MEX:KBH
80 GF Score
Price MXN1,010.00
GF Value MXN960.17
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is KB Home Moat Score?

KB Home MEX:KBH 80 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:KBH with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN960.17. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 102 Homebuilding & Construction companies, KB Home ranks better than 84.31% on this metric.

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

KB Home has Narrow Moat: KB Home has a discernible but modest moat due to its established brand in the homebuilding industry and some economies of scale. It benefits from a strong distribution network. However, it lacks significant customer switching costs, network effects, and regulatory barriers, limiting its moat to a narrow classification.

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 KB Home might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

KB Home  (MEX:KBH) 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

KB Home Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:KBH vs GRBK, MHO, CVCO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, KB Home'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.

KB Home Moat Score vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KB Home's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KB Home's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
KB Home (MEX:KBH) has a Moat Score of 4 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, KB Home ranks #16 out of 102 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is KB Home's Moat Score too high?
KB Home's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, KB Home ranks #16 out of 102 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KB Home has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KB Home's Moat Score compare to GRBK and MHO?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, KB Home ranks #16 out of 102 companies for Moat Score. This places KB Home in the top 16% 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Homebuilding & Construction 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. KB Home'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 KB Home stock overvalued right now?
KB Home (MEX:KBH) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN960.17, compared to a current price of MXN1,010.00 — trading 5.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. KB Home's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 KB Home (MEX:KBH), the current Moat Score is 4 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 KB Home (MEX:KBH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KB Home stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,010.00 is trading 5.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN960.17.

Key valuation signals for MEX:KBH:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: MXN960.17 vs. price of MXN1,010.00 (5.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 8 warning signs

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

KB Home Business Description

Other Exchanges KBH:USAKBH:Germany
Address 10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Floor 7, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90024
KB Home is an American construction company that focuses on residential construction in the United States. The company builds single-family homes and communities across different geographical segments which include the West Coast which also derives the majority of the revenue, Southwest, Central, and Southeast. The company operates in several markets and focuses on first-time and move-up homebuyers. It also invests in land acquisition and development to support future building activities and is also engaged in financial services operations which includes providing mortgage banking services through its joint venture with a third party.
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