CareTrust REIT (FRA:7XC) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


FRA:7XC CareTrust REIT Inc FRA:7XC
86 GF Score
Price €36.60
GF Value €32.25
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is CareTrust REIT Moat Score?

CareTrust REIT FRA:7XC +1.67% 86 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:7XC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 982 REITs companies, CareTrust REIT ranks better than 87.07% on this metric.

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

CareTrust REIT has Narrow Moat: CareTrust REIT Inc benefits from a specialized focus in healthcare real estate, providing some market leadership and economies of scale. However, it lacks significant brand strength and regulatory barriers to secure a wider 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 CareTrust REIT might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

CareTrust REIT  (FRA:7XC) 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

CareTrust REIT Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:7XC vs AHR, HR, OHI: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, CareTrust 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.

CareTrust REIT Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where CareTrust REIT's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
CareTrust REIT (FRA:7XC) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 08, 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, CareTrust REIT ranks #127 out of 982 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is CareTrust REIT's Moat Score too high?
CareTrust REIT's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, CareTrust REIT ranks #127 out of 982 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CareTrust REIT has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CareTrust REIT's Moat Score compare to AHR and HR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, CareTrust REIT ranks #127 out of 982 companies for Moat Score. This places CareTrust REIT 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. CareTrust REIT'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 CareTrust REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CareTrust REIT (FRA:7XC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.25, compared to a current price of €36.60 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. CareTrust REIT's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 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 CareTrust REIT (FRA:7XC), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 08, 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 CareTrust REIT (FRA:7XC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CareTrust REIT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €36.60 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €32.25. GuruFocus considers CareTrust REIT to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:7XC:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €32.25 vs. price of €36.60 (13.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7XC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

CareTrust REIT Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges CTRE:USA
Address 24901 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Suite A200, Dana Point, CA, USA, 92629
CareTrust REIT Inc is a self-administered, publicly traded REIT engaged in the ownership, acquisition, financing, development, and leasing of skilled nursing, seniors housing, and other healthcare-related properties. The company has one reportable segment consisting of investments in healthcare-related real estate assets. It generates revenues by leasing healthcare-related properties to healthcare operators under triple-net lease arrangements, in which the tenant is solely responsible for property-related costs. The company operates in Domestic and Foreign markets, with the majority of revenue coming from Domestic operations.
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