CMTG (Claros Mortgage Trust) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


CMTG Claros Mortgage Trust Inc CMTG
42 GF Score
Price $2.37
GF Value $4.68
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Claros Mortgage Trust Moat Score?

Claros Mortgage Trust CMTG -2.47% 42 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates CMTG with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 REITs companies, Claros Mortgage Trust ranks better than 77.05% on this metric.

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

Claros Mortgage Trust has No Moat: Claros Mortgage Trust Inc has very weak competitive advantages. It operates in a highly competitive market with limited pricing power and lacks significant regulatory barriers or customer switching costs.

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 Claros Mortgage Trust might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Claros Mortgage Trust  (NYSE:CMTG) 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

Claros Mortgage Trust Moat Score Related Terms

CMTG vs RC, NREF, MITT: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, Claros Mortgage Trust'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.

Claros Mortgage Trust Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Claros Mortgage Trust's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Claros Mortgage Trust (CMTG) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 05, 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, Claros Mortgage Trust ranks #227 out of 989 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Claros Mortgage Trust's Moat Score too high?
Claros Mortgage Trust's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Claros Mortgage Trust ranks #227 out of 989 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Claros Mortgage Trust has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Claros Mortgage Trust's Moat Score compare to RC and NREF?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Claros Mortgage Trust ranks #227 out of 989 companies for Moat Score. This places Claros Mortgage Trust 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. Claros Mortgage Trust'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 Claros Mortgage Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Claros Mortgage Trust (CMTG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.68, compared to a current price of $2.37 — trading 49.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Claros Mortgage Trust's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 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 Claros Mortgage Trust (CMTG), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 05, 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 Claros Mortgage Trust (CMTG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Claros Mortgage Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.37 is trading 49.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.68. GuruFocus considers Claros Mortgage Trust to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CMTG:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $4.68 vs. price of $2.37 (49.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Claros Mortgage Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 5WO:Germany
Address C/o Mack Real Estate Credit Strategies, L.P., 60 Columbus Circle, 20th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10023
Claros Mortgage Trust Inc is a real estate investment trust. The company is focused mainly on creating a diversified portfolio of income-producing loans collateralized by institutional-quality commercial real estate.
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