Irish Residential Properties REIT (DUB:IRES) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


DUB:IRES Irish Residential Properties REIT PLC DUB:IRES
31 GF Score
Price €1.18
GF Value €0.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Irish Residential Properties REIT Moat Score?

Irish Residential Properties REIT DUB:IRES +1.37% 31 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates DUB:IRES with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 REITs companies, Irish Residential Properties REIT ranks better than 77.05% on this metric.

Irish Residential Properties REIT has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Irish Residential Properties REIT has No Moat: Irish Residential Properties REIT PLC has weak competitive advantages. While it benefits from some regulatory barriers in real estate, it lacks strong brand strength, pricing power, or significant 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 Irish Residential Properties REIT might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Irish Residential Properties REIT  (DUB:IRES) 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

Irish Residential Properties REIT Moat Score Related Terms

DUB:IRES vs AVB, EQR, ESS: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Irish Residential Properties REIT'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.

Irish Residential Properties REIT Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Irish Residential Properties REIT's Moat Score falls into.


DUB:IRES
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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Irish Residential Properties REIT (DUB:IRES) 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, Irish Residential Properties REIT ranks #227 out of 989 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Irish Residential Properties REIT's Moat Score too high?
Irish Residential Properties REIT's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Irish Residential Properties REIT ranks #227 out of 989 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Irish Residential Properties REIT has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Irish Residential Properties REIT's Moat Score compare to AVB and EQR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Irish Residential Properties REIT ranks #227 out of 989 companies for Moat Score. This places Irish Residential Properties REIT 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. Irish Residential Properties REIT'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 Irish Residential Properties REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Residential Properties REIT (DUB:IRES) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.88, compared to a current price of €1.18 — trading 34.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Irish Residential Properties REIT's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 8 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 Irish Residential Properties REIT (DUB:IRES), 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 Irish Residential Properties REIT (DUB:IRES) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Residential Properties REIT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.18 is trading 34.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.88. GuruFocus considers Irish Residential Properties REIT to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DUB:IRES:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €0.88 vs. price of €1.18 (34.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Irish Residential Properties REIT Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address Hanover Quay, South Dock House, Dublin 2, IRL, D02 XW94
Irish Residential Properties REIT PLC is a Real Estate Investment Trust. It owns interests in residential rental accommodations, as well as commercial and development sites, all of which are located in and near urban centres in Dublin, Ireland. The Group operates and is managed as one business segment, namely property investment, with all investment properties located in Ireland.
31GF Score

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