VTR (Ventas) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


VTR Ventas Inc VTR
79 GF Score
Price $89.28
GF Value $69.98
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Ventas Moat Score?

Ventas VTR +2.11% 79 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates VTR with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $69.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 990 REITs companies, Ventas ranks better than 98.48% on this metric.

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

Ventas has Narrow Moat: Ventas Inc has a strong narrow moat with a diversified portfolio in healthcare real estate, benefiting from economies of scale and regulatory barriers. While it has a solid market position, it lacks the dominance required for a wide 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 Ventas might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Ventas  (NYSE:VTR) 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

Ventas Moat Score Related Terms

VTR vs OHI, DOC, AHR: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, Ventas'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.

Ventas Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Ventas (VTR) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 26, 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, Ventas ranks #15 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Ventas' Moat Score too high?
Ventas' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Ventas ranks #15 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ventas has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ventas' Moat Score compare to OHI and DOC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Ventas ranks #15 out of 990 companies for Moat Score. This places Ventas in the top 2% 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. Ventas's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ventas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ventas (VTR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $69.98, compared to a current price of $89.28 — trading 27.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Ventas' 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 Ventas (VTR), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 26, 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 Ventas (VTR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ventas stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $89.28 is trading 27.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $69.98. GuruFocus considers Ventas to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VTR:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $69.98 vs. price of $89.28 (27.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Ventas Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 300 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL, USA, 60654
Ventas owns a diversified healthcare portfolio of almost 1,400 in-place properties spread across the senior housing, medical office, hospital, life science, and skilled nursing/post-acute care. The portfolio includes almost 100 properties in Canada and the United Kingdom as the company looks for additional investment opportunities in countries with mature healthcare systems that operate similarly to the United States. The firm also owns mortgages and other loans, contributing about 1% of net operating income.
79GF Score

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