DHI (D.R. Horton) Moat Score : 6/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2025)

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What is D.R. Horton Moat Score?

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

D.R. Horton has Narrow Moat: D.R. Horton Inc has a strong narrow moat due to its market leadership in homebuilding, economies of scale, and brand strength. However, it lacks significant regulatory barriers and pricing power to qualify as a wide 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 D.R. Horton might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Competitive Comparison of D.R. Horton's Moat Score

For the Residential Construction subindustry, D.R. Horton'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.

D.R. Horton's Moat Score Distribution in the Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, D.R. Horton's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI) 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
10	Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9	Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7	Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6	Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5	Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4	Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3	No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0	No Moat - No discernible moat

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D.R. Horton Business Description

Industry

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Address

1341 Horton Circle, Arlington, TX, USA, 76011

Website

https://www.drhorton.com

With operations in 126 markets across 36 states D.R. Horton is the leading homebuilder in the United States. D.R. Horton mainly builds single-family detached homes (87% of home sales revenue) and offers products to entry-level, move-up, luxury buyers, and active adults. The company offers homebuyers mortgage financing and title agency services through its financial services segment. D.R. Horton's headquarters are in Arlington, Texas, and it manages six regional segments across the United States.

Executives

Barbara K Allen	director	1361 HORTON CIRCLE, ARLINGTON TX 76011
Aron M. Odom	officer: VP, Controller and PAO	1341 HORTON CIRCLE, ARLINGTON TX 76011
Michael R Buchanan	director	1341 HORTON CIRCLE, ARLINGTON TX 76011
David V Auld	officer: EVP and COO	1361 HORTON CIRCLE, ARLINGTON TX 76011
Bradley S Anderson	director	1361 HORTON CIRCLE, ARLINGTON TX 76011
Bill W Wheat	director, officer: EVP and CFO	1361 HORTON CIRCLE, ARLINGTON TX 76011
Paul J Romanowski	officer: EVP and COO	1341 HORTON CIRCLE, ARLINGTON TX 76011
Michael J Murray	officer: EVP and COO	1361 HORTON CIRCLE, ARLINGTON TX 76011
Michael W Hewatt	director	1361 HORTON CIRCLE, ARLINGTON TX 76011
Benjamin Sr Carson	director	PO BOX 3599, BATTLE CREEK MI 49016-3599
Maribess L Miller	director	2711 N. HASKELL AVENUE, SUITE 2300, DALLAS TX 75204
Donald R Horton	director, officer: Chairman	1361 HORTON CIRCLE, ARLINGTON TX 76011
Donald J Tomnitz	director, officer: President and CEO	2221 E. LAMAR BLVD., SUITE 790, ARLINGTON TX 76006
Stacey Dwyer	officer: EVP and Treasurer	301 COMMERCE STREET, SUITE 500, FORT WORTH TX 76102
Bobby G Scott	director	301 COMMERCE STREET, SUITE 500, FORT WORTH TX 76102