CLPR (Clipper Realty) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 17, 2026)

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CLPR Clipper Realty Inc CLPR
59 GF Score
Price $3.34
GF Value $4.15
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Clipper Realty Moat Score?

Clipper Realty CLPR +1.83% 59 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates CLPR with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 969 REITs companies, Clipper Realty ranks better than 76.78% on this metric.

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

Clipper Realty has No Moat: Clipper Realty Inc has limited market leadership and lacks significant customer switching costs or intellectual property. The company does not exhibit strong brand strength or regulatory barriers, leading to a weak competitive position.

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 Clipper Realty might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Clipper Realty  (NYSE:CLPR) 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

Clipper Realty Moat Score Related Terms

CLPR vs BHM, MRTI, ELME: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Clipper Realty'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.

Clipper Realty Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Clipper Realty (CLPR) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 17, 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, Clipper Realty ranks #225 out of 969 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Clipper Realty's Moat Score too high?
Clipper Realty's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Clipper Realty ranks #225 out of 969 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clipper Realty has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clipper Realty's Moat Score compare to BHM and MRTI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Clipper Realty ranks #225 out of 969 companies for Moat Score. This places Clipper Realty 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. Clipper Realty'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 Clipper Realty stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clipper Realty (CLPR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.15, compared to a current price of $3.34 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Clipper Realty's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Clipper Realty (CLPR), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 17, 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 Clipper Realty (CLPR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clipper Realty stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.34 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.15. GuruFocus considers Clipper Realty to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CLPR:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $4.15 vs. price of $3.34 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Clipper Realty Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 4611 12th Avenue, Suite 1L, Brooklyn, NY, USA, 11219
Clipper Realty Inc is a self-administered and self-managed real estate company. It acquires, owns, manages, operates, and repositions multifamily residential and commercial properties in the New York metropolitan area, with a portfolio in Manhattan and Brooklyn. It has classified its reporting segments into Residential Rental Properties and Commercial Rental Properties. The company derives its revenue mostly from the Residential segment.
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