Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


ASX:VCX Vicinity Centres ASX:VCX
69 GF Score
Price A$2.64
GF Value A$1.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Vicinity Centres Moat Score?

Vicinity Centres ASX:VCX +1.54% 69 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:VCX with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 990 REITs companies, Vicinity Centres ranks better than 95.05% on this metric.

Vicinity Centres has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Vicinity Centres has Narrow Moat: Vicinity Centres has a solid narrow moat due to its strong market position in retail property management in Australia. It benefits from economies of scale and a robust distribution network. However, it lacks significant customer switching costs and strong brand loyalty, limiting its moat to a narrow category.

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 Vicinity Centres might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Vicinity Centres  (ASX:VCX) 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

Vicinity Centres Moat Score Related Terms

ASX:VCX vs SPG, O, KIM: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Vicinity Centres'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.

Vicinity Centres Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) has a Moat Score of 5 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, Vicinity Centres ranks #49 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Vicinity Centres' Moat Score too high?
Vicinity Centres' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Vicinity Centres ranks #49 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vicinity Centres has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vicinity Centres' Moat Score compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Vicinity Centres ranks #49 out of 990 companies for Moat Score. This places Vicinity Centres in the top 5% 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. Vicinity Centres's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vicinity Centres stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.81, compared to a current price of A$2.64 — trading 45.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Vicinity Centres' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 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 Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX), the current Moat Score is 5 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 Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vicinity Centres stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$2.64 is trading 45.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.81. GuruFocus considers Vicinity Centres to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:VCX:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: A$1.81 vs. price of A$2.64 (45.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Vicinity Centres Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges CNRAF:USA
Address 1341 Dandenong Road, Level 4, Chadstone Tower One, Chadstone, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3148
Vicinity Centres operates about 50 shopping malls in Australia. They include several iconic city centers, like Queen Victoria Building, The Strand Arcade and The Galeries in Sydney, which are frequented by tourists and office workers nearby. Melbourne's Chadstone, Vicinity's crown jewel, is Australia's largest and highest turnover shopping mall. Smaller regional and neighborhood centers, to which Vicinity is consciously trimming exposure, account for around 15% of the portfolio. Vast majority of Vicinity's income is derived from rents. The group also earns small management fees for managing properties and development projects on behalf of capital partners.
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