UNITE Group (CHIX:UTGL) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


CHIX:UTGL UNITE Group PLC CHIX:UTGL
54 GF Score
Price £5.19
GF Value £10.73
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is UNITE Group Moat Score?

UNITE Group CHIX:UTGL +0.44% 54 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:UTGL with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of £10.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 983 REITs companies, UNITE Group ranks better than 95.02% on this metric.

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

UNITE Group has Narrow Moat: UNITE Group PLC benefits from a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand in the student accommodation sector and moderate economies of scale. It has a discernible market presence and some customer loyalty, but lacks significant network effects or exclusive licenses.

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 UNITE Group might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

UNITE Group  (CHIX:UTGl) 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

UNITE Group Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:UTGL vs VICI, WPC: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, UNITE Group'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.

UNITE Group Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
UNITE Group (CHIX:UTGL) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 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, UNITE Group ranks #49 out of 983 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is UNITE Group's Moat Score too high?
UNITE Group's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, UNITE Group ranks #49 out of 983 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, UNITE Group has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UNITE Group's Moat Score compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, UNITE Group ranks #49 out of 983 companies for Moat Score. This places UNITE Group 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. UNITE Group'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 UNITE Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UNITE Group (CHIX:UTGL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £10.73, compared to a current price of £5.19 — trading 51.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. UNITE Group's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 UNITE Group (CHIX:UTGL), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 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 UNITE Group (CHIX:UTGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UNITE Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £5.19 is trading 51.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £10.73. GuruFocus considers UNITE Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:UTGL:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: £10.73 vs. price of £5.19 (51.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs

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

UNITE Group Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges UTG:UKU1B:Germany
Address Avon Street, 1st Floor, Welcome Building, Bristol, GBR, BS2 0PS
UNITE Group PLC is a real estate company engaged in the management, acquisition, and development of student accommodation properties. The Group's operations mainly generate rental income and asset management fees from properties owned directly or through joint ventures, while its property activities focus on the acquisition and development of real estate assets. The business is organised into two reportable segments: Operations, which manages rental properties and earns rental income and management fees, and Property, which undertakes property acquisition and development. The Group's properties are located exclusively in the United Kingdom.
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