JBG SMITH Properties (FRA:JBG) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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FRA:JBG JBG SMITH Properties FRA:JBG
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Price €12.40
GF Value €18.27
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What is JBG SMITH Properties Moat Score?

JBG SMITH Properties FRA:JBG 60 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:JBG with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.27. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 983 REITs companies, JBG SMITH Properties ranks better than 87.08% on this metric.

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

JBG SMITH Properties has Narrow Moat: JBG SMITH Properties has a discernible but modest moat due to its strategic real estate holdings and strong market position in the Washington, D.C. area. However, the real estate industry is competitive with limited pricing power, constraining the strength of its 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 JBG SMITH Properties might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

JBG SMITH Properties  (FRA:JBG) 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

JBG SMITH Properties Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:JBG vs ESRT, CTO, GOOD: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, JBG SMITH 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.

JBG SMITH Properties Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where JBG SMITH Properties's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
JBG SMITH Properties (FRA:JBG) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 20, 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, JBG SMITH Properties ranks #127 out of 983 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is JBG SMITH Properties' Moat Score too high?
JBG SMITH Properties' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, JBG SMITH Properties ranks #127 out of 983 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JBG SMITH Properties has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JBG SMITH Properties' Moat Score compare to ESRT and CTO?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, JBG SMITH Properties ranks #127 out of 983 companies for Moat Score. This places JBG SMITH 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. JBG SMITH 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 JBG SMITH Properties stock overvalued right now?
JBG SMITH Properties (FRA:JBG) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.27, compared to a current price of €12.40 — trading 32.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. JBG SMITH Properties' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 JBG SMITH Properties (FRA:JBG), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 20, 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 JBG SMITH Properties (FRA:JBG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBG SMITH Properties stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €12.40 is trading 32.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.27.

Key valuation signals for FRA:JBG:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €18.27 vs. price of €12.40 (32.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs

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

JBG SMITH Properties Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges JBGS:USA
Address 4747 Bethesda Avenue, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814
JBG SMITH Properties is a real estate investment trust based in the United States. It owns, operates, invests in, and develops real estate assets concentrated in amenity-rich, metro-served submarkets in and around Washington, DC. In addition, the company also provides fee-based real estate services to legacy funds through its third-party real estate services business. The operating segments of the company are commercial, multifamily, and third-party real estate services. It generates maximum revenue from the commercial segment.
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