DEA (Easterly Government Properties) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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DEA Easterly Government Properties Inc DEA
73 GF Score
Price $24.36
GF Value $29.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Easterly Government Properties Moat Score?

Easterly Government Properties DEA -1.42% 73 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates DEA with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 970 REITs companies, Easterly Government Properties ranks better than 86.91% on this metric.

Easterly Government Properties has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Easterly Government Properties has Narrow Moat: Easterly Government Properties benefits from stable government leases, providing some pricing power and regulatory barriers. However, it lacks significant market leadership or brand strength, resulting in a modest 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 Easterly Government Properties might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Easterly Government Properties  (NYSE:DEA) 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

Easterly Government Properties Moat Score Related Terms

DEA vs PDM, ESBA, HPP: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Easterly Government Properties'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.

Easterly Government Properties Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Easterly Government Properties's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Easterly Government Properties (DEA) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 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, Easterly Government Properties ranks #127 out of 970 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is Easterly Government Properties' Moat Score too high?
Easterly Government Properties' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Easterly Government Properties ranks #127 out of 970 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Easterly Government Properties has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Easterly Government Properties' Moat Score compare to PDM and ESBA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Easterly Government Properties ranks #127 out of 970 companies for Moat Score. This places Easterly Government Properties in the top 13% 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. Easterly Government Properties's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Easterly Government Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Easterly Government Properties (DEA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.16, compared to a current price of $24.36 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Easterly Government Properties' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 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 Easterly Government Properties (DEA), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 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 Easterly Government Properties (DEA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Easterly Government Properties stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $24.36 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.16. GuruFocus considers Easterly Government Properties to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DEA:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $29.16 vs. price of $24.36 (16.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Easterly Government Properties Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges E050:Germany
Address 2001 K Street NW, Suite 775 North, Washington, DC, USA, 20006
Easterly Government Properties Inc is a real estate investment trust. The company is engaged in the acquisition, development, and management of Class A commercial properties that are leased to U.S. government agencies. It generates all its revenue by leasing its properties to such agencies. The company operates in single segment for the purposes of assessing performance and making operating decisions.
73GF Score

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