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PHM (PulteGroup) Moat Score : 6/10 (As of Jul. 09, 2025)


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What is PulteGroup Moat Score?

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

PulteGroup has Narrow Moat: PulteGroup Inc has a strong narrow moat due to its economies of scale, strong brand strength, and superior distribution network in the homebuilding industry. However, it lacks significant regulatory barriers.

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 PulteGroup might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Competitive Comparison of PulteGroup's Moat Score

For the Residential Construction subindustry, PulteGroup'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.

PulteGroup's Moat Score Distribution in the Homebuilding & Construction Industry

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

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


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PulteGroup  (NYSE:PHM) 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

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PulteGroup Business Description

Industry
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Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
3350 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30326
Website
https://www.pultegroupinc.com
PulteGroup Inc is a homebuilder in the United States. The company mainly builds single-family detached homes and offers products to entry-level, move-up, and active-adult buyers. It also offers homebuyers mortgage financing, title, and insurance agency services through its financial services segment.
Executives
Brien P. O'meara officer: Vice President & Controller 3350 PEACHTREE ROAD, N.E., SUITE 150, ATLANTA GA 30326
Todd N Sheldon officer: EVP, Gen Counsel, Corp Sec'y 3350 PEACHTREE ROAD NORTHEAST, SUITE 150, ATLANTA GA 30326
Brian P Anderson director C/O PULTE HOMES, INC., 100 BLOOMFIELD HILLS PKWY #300, BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI 48304
Thomas J Folliard director 12800 TUCKAHOE CREEK PARKWAY, RICHMOND VA 23238
Robert Oshaughnessy officer: Exec. VP & CFO 2555 TELEGRAPH RD., BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI 48302
Lila Snyder director 3001, SUMMER STREET, STAMFORD CT 06926
Kevin A Henry officer: EVP and Chief People Officer 13024 BALLANTYNE CORPORATE PLACE, HARRIS BUILDING, SUITE 900, CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Matthew William Koart officer: Exec. VP & COO 3350 PEACHTREE ROAD NE, SUITE 1500, ATLANTA GA 30326
Ryan Marshall officer: Area President 24311 WALDEN CENTER DR, STE 300, BONITA SPRINGS FL 34134
John James Chadwick officer: Area President 3350 PEACHTREE ROAD NORTHEAST, SUITE 150, ATLANTA GA 30326
James Phillip Holloman director P.O. BOX 625737, 6800 CINTAS BOULEVARD, CINCINNATI OH 45262
Stephen P Schlageter other: Area President 3350 PEACHTREE ROAD NORTHEAST, SUITE 150, ATLANTA GA 30326
Bill Pulte director 321 N. CLARK STREET, SUITE #500, CHICAGO IL 60654
Bryce Blair director
James L Ossowski officer: VP Finance & Controller 100 BLOOMFIELD HILLS PKWY, STE 300, BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI 48304