ARL (American Realty Investors) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Sep. 11, 2026)

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ARL American Realty Investors Inc ARL
61 GF Score
Price $16.08
GF Value $16.41
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is American Realty Investors Moat Score?

American Realty Investors ARL +2.10% 61 Moat Score is 3 as of Sep. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates ARL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,863 Real Estate companies, American Realty Investors ranks better than 93.99% on this metric.

American Realty Investors has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

American Realty Investors has No Moat: American Realty Investors Inc operates in the real estate sector with limited competitive advantages. It lacks significant market leadership, brand strength, or regulatory barriers, resulting in a very weak 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 American Realty Investors might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

American Realty Investors  (NYSE:ARL) 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

American Realty Investors Moat Score Related Terms

ARL vs RMAX, NTPIF, CHCI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, American Realty Investors'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.

American Realty Investors Moat Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, American Realty Investors's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Realty Investors's Moat Score falls into.


ARL
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
American Realty Investors (ARL) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Sep. 11, 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, American Realty Investors ranks #112 out of 1863 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is American Realty Investors' Moat Score too high?
American Realty Investors' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #112 out of 1863 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, American Realty Investors has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Realty Investors' Moat Score compare to RMAX and NTPIF?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #112 out of 1863 companies for Moat Score. This places American Realty Investors in the top 6% 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 Real Estate company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Real Estate 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. American Realty Investors's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Realty Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors (ARL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.41, compared to a current price of $16.08 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. American Realty Investors' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 American Realty Investors (ARL), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Sep. 11, 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 American Realty Investors (ARL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $16.08 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.41. GuruFocus considers American Realty Investors to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ARL:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $16.41 vs. price of $16.08 (2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs

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

American Realty Investors Business Description

Address 1603 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Suite 800, Dallas, TX, USA, 75234
American Realty Investors Inc is a fully integrated externally managed real estate company. The company operates high-quality multifamily and commercial properties throughout the Southern United States and also invests in mortgage notes receivable and in land that is either held for appreciation or development. It operates in two reportable segments: the acquisition, development, ownership and management of multifamily properties (Residential Segment) and the acquisition, ownership and management of commercial real estate properties (Commercial Segment). Maximum revenue is generated from its Residential segment, which includes the rental of apartments and other tenants.
61GF Score

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