BFS (Saul Centers) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


BFS Saul Centers Inc BFS
77 GF Score
Price $37.07
GF Value $41.81
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Saul Centers Moat Score?

Saul Centers BFS +0.82% 77 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates BFS with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 990 REITs companies, Saul Centers ranks better than 95.05% on this metric.

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

Saul Centers has Narrow Moat: Saul Centers benefits from a solid narrow moat with its established real estate portfolio and tenant relationships, creating moderate switching costs. However, it lacks significant scale or brand strength for a wider 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 Saul Centers might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Saul Centers  (NYSE:BFS) 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

Saul Centers Moat Score Related Terms

BFS vs WSR, ALX, PINE: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Saul Centers'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.

Saul Centers Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Saul Centers (BFS) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 24, 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, Saul Centers ranks #49 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Saul Centers' Moat Score too high?
Saul Centers' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #49 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saul Centers has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saul Centers' Moat Score compare to WSR and ALX?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #49 out of 990 companies for Moat Score. This places Saul Centers 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. Saul Centers'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 Saul Centers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers (BFS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.81, compared to a current price of $37.07 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Saul Centers' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Saul Centers (BFS), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 24, 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 Saul Centers (BFS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $37.07 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.81. GuruFocus considers Saul Centers to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BFS:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $41.81 vs. price of $37.07 (11.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Saul Centers Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges BFSpE.PFD:USABFSpD.PFD:USA
Address 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1500 East, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814-6522
Saul Centers Inc is a self-managed real estate investment trust which invests in, operates and develops retail and commercial properties. The company's portfolio includes community and neighbourhood shopping centres, office properties, and mixed-use properties. Properties are located in the Washington, D.C. and Batlimore metropolitan areas. Saul Centers operates through two business segments: Shopping Centers segment, which contribute the maximum portion of total revenue; and mixed-use properties.Mixed-Use Properties segment include office, retail and multi-family residential use.
77GF Score

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