Braemar Hotels & Resorts (STU:42V) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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STU:42V Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc STU:42V
50 GF Score
Price €1.76
GF Value €1.81
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Braemar Hotels & Resorts Moat Score?

Braemar Hotels & Resorts STU:42V +0.57% 50 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:42V with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 978 REITs companies, Braemar Hotels & Resorts ranks better than 87.01% on this metric.

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

Braemar Hotels & Resorts has Narrow Moat: Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc has a modest moat due to its niche market focus and some brand strength in luxury hospitality. However, it faces significant competition and lacks substantial customer switching costs or regulatory barriers. Its market share and pricing power are limited, preventing a stronger moat 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 Braemar Hotels & Resorts might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Braemar Hotels & Resorts  (STU:42V) 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

Braemar Hotels & Resorts Moat Score Related Terms

STU:42V vs AHT, IHT, CLDT: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Braemar 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.

Braemar Hotels & Resorts Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Braemar Hotels & Resorts (STU:42V) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 15, 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, Braemar Hotels & Resorts ranks #127 out of 978 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is Braemar Hotels & Resorts' Moat Score too high?
Braemar Hotels & Resorts' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Braemar Hotels & Resorts ranks #127 out of 978 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Braemar Hotels & Resorts has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Braemar Hotels & Resorts' Moat Score compare to AHT and IHT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Braemar Hotels & Resorts ranks #127 out of 978 companies for Moat Score. This places Braemar 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. Braemar 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 Braemar Hotels & Resorts stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Braemar Hotels & Resorts (STU:42V) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.81, compared to a current price of €1.76 — trading 2.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Braemar Hotels & Resorts' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Braemar Hotels & Resorts (STU:42V), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 15, 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 Braemar Hotels & Resorts (STU:42V) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Braemar Hotels & Resorts stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.76 is trading 2.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.81. GuruFocus considers Braemar Hotels & Resorts to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:42V:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €1.81 vs. price of €1.76 (2.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:42V stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Braemar Hotels & Resorts Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1200, Dallas, TX, USA, 75254
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc is a real estate investment trust company that invests in high revenue per available room, or RevPAR, luxury hotels and resorts. The firm operates in various U.S. states such as California, Texas, Washington, Philadelphia, Florida, and Illinois as well as Washington, D.C. and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The company operates through its direct hotel investment segment of the hotel lodging industry. Its revenue streams include rooms, food and beverage, and other. The firm's hotels operate under various brands, such as Marriott, Hilton, Courtyard, and, among others.
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