BRSP (BrightSpire Capital) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


BRSP BrightSpire Capital Inc BRSP
68 GF Score
Price $5.44
GF Value $5.47
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is BrightSpire Capital Moat Score?

BrightSpire Capital BRSP -0.55% 68 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates BRSP with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 REITs companies, BrightSpire Capital ranks better than 77.05% on this metric.

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

BrightSpire Capital has No Moat: BrightSpire Capital Inc operates in a highly competitive market with limited differentiation. The company lacks strong brand strength, customer loyalty, and significant regulatory barriers. Its competitive advantages are weak and transient, with no substantial cost advantages.

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 BrightSpire Capital might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

BrightSpire Capital  (NYSE:BRSP) 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

BrightSpire Capital Moat Score Related Terms

BRSP vs IVR, TRTX, FBRT: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, BrightSpire Capital'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.

BrightSpire Capital Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
BrightSpire Capital (BRSP) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 02, 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, BrightSpire Capital ranks #227 out of 989 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is BrightSpire Capital's Moat Score too high?
BrightSpire Capital's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, BrightSpire Capital ranks #227 out of 989 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BrightSpire Capital has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BrightSpire Capital's Moat Score compare to IVR and TRTX?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, BrightSpire Capital ranks #227 out of 989 companies for Moat Score. This places BrightSpire Capital in the top 23% 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. BrightSpire Capital'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 BrightSpire Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BrightSpire Capital (BRSP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.47, compared to a current price of $5.44 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. BrightSpire Capital's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 BrightSpire Capital (BRSP), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 02, 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 BrightSpire Capital (BRSP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BrightSpire Capital stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.44 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.47. GuruFocus considers BrightSpire Capital to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BRSP:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $5.47 vs. price of $5.44 (0.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 9 warning signs

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

BrightSpire Capital Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 41W0:Germany
Address 590 Madison Avenue, 33rd Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10022
BrightSpire Capital Inc is an internally-managed commercial real estate credit REIT focused on originating, acquiring, financing and managing a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate debt and net lease real estate investments predominantly in the United States. CRE debt investments consist of first mortgage loans with the objective of generating consistent risk-adjusted returns. The operating segments of the company are Senior and Mezzanine Loans and Preferred Equity, Net Leased and Other Real Estate, Corporate and Other. Geographically, the company generates revenue from the United States.
68GF Score

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