EPRT (Essential Properties Realty Trust) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 30, 2026)

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EPRT Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc EPRT
88 GF Score
Price $30.37
GF Value $34.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Essential Properties Realty Trust Moat Score?

Essential Properties Realty Trust EPRT +0.03% 88 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates EPRT with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 965 REITs companies, Essential Properties Realty Trust ranks better than 86.94% on this metric.

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

Essential Properties Realty Trust has Narrow Moat: Essential Properties Realty Trust has a discernible but modest moat, primarily due to its focus on single-tenant properties with long-term leases. While it has some cost advantages, it lacks strong brand strength or significant regulatory barriers.

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 Essential Properties Realty Trust might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Essential Properties Realty Trust  (NYSE:EPRT) 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

Essential Properties Realty Trust Moat Score Related Terms

EPRT vs MAC, KRG, PECO: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Essential Properties Realty 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.

Essential Properties Realty Trust Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Essential Properties Realty Trust's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 30, 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, Essential Properties Realty Trust ranks #126 out of 965 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is Essential Properties Realty Trust's Moat Score too high?
Essential Properties Realty Trust's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Essential Properties Realty Trust ranks #126 out of 965 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Essential Properties Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essential Properties Realty Trust's Moat Score compare to MAC and KRG?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Essential Properties Realty Trust ranks #126 out of 965 companies for Moat Score. This places Essential Properties Realty Trust 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. Essential Properties Realty Trust'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 Essential Properties Realty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.17, compared to a current price of $30.37 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Essential Properties Realty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 30, 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 Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essential Properties Realty Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $30.37 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $34.17. GuruFocus considers Essential Properties Realty Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for EPRT:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $34.17 vs. price of $30.37 (11.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Essential Properties Realty Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 2OU:Germany
Address 5 Vaughn Drive, Suite 202, Princeton, NJ, USA, 08540
Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc is a real estate investment trust. It is an internally managed real estate company acquires, owns and manages single-tenant properties that are net leased on a long-term basis to middle-market companies operating service-oriented or experience-based businesses. The Company generally invests in and leases freestanding, single-tenant commercial real estate facilities where a tenant services its customers and conducts activities that are essential to the generation of the tenant's sales and profits.
88GF Score

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