Getty Realty (FRA:GRL) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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FRA:GRL Getty Realty Corp FRA:GRL
87 GF Score
Price €28.94
GF Value €26.75
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Getty Realty Moat Score?

Getty Realty FRA:GRL -1.30% 87 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:GRL with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 984 REITs companies, Getty Realty ranks better than 95.02% on this metric.

Getty Realty has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Getty Realty has Narrow Moat: Getty Realty Corp has a solid narrow moat due to its strong market position in the real estate sector, particularly in convenience and gas station properties. It benefits from durable cost advantages through economies of scale and a robust distribution network. However, it lacks significant customer switching costs and strong brand strength, limiting its moat to narrow.

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 Getty Realty might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Getty Realty  (FRA:GRL) 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

Getty Realty Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:GRL vs NTST, CBL, ALX: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Getty Realty'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.

Getty Realty Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Getty Realty's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Getty Realty (FRA:GRL) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 14, 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, Getty Realty ranks #49 out of 984 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Getty Realty's Moat Score too high?
Getty Realty's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Getty Realty ranks #49 out of 984 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Getty Realty has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Getty Realty's Moat Score compare to NTST and CBL?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Getty Realty ranks #49 out of 984 companies for Moat Score. This places Getty Realty in the top 5% 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. Getty Realty's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Getty Realty stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Getty Realty (FRA:GRL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.75, compared to a current price of €28.94 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Getty Realty's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Getty Realty (FRA:GRL), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 14, 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 Getty Realty (FRA:GRL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Getty Realty stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €28.94 is trading 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €26.75. GuruFocus considers Getty Realty to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GRL:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €26.75 vs. price of €28.94 (8.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Getty Realty Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges GTY:USA
Address 292 Madison Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10017-6318
Getty Realty Corp is a net lease real estate investment trust in the U.S.A, specializing in the acquisition, financing, and development of convenience, automotive, and other single-tenant retail real estate. The company's portfolio includes convenience stores, express tunnel car washes, automotive service centers (gasoline and repair, oil and maintenance, tire and battery, and collision), drive-thru quick service restaurants, and certain other freestanding retail properties. It generates maximum revenue in the form of rental income.
87GF Score

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