Mid-America Apartment Communities (FRA:M2K) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


FRA:M2K Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc FRA:M2K
73 GF Score
Price €122.25
GF Value €123.56
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Mid-America Apartment Communities Moat Score?

Mid-America Apartment Communities FRA:M2K -1.49% 73 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:M2K with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €123.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 REITs companies, Mid-America Apartment Communities ranks better than 98.48% on this metric.

Mid-America Apartment Communities has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Mid-America Apartment Communities has Narrow Moat: MAA benefits from economies of scale and a strong distribution network in the residential REIT sector. However, the competitive nature of real estate limits its moat to a strong narrow level.

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 Mid-America Apartment Communities might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Mid-America Apartment Communities  (FRA:M2K) 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

Mid-America Apartment Communities Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:M2K vs SUI, INVH, ESS: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Mid-America Apartment Communities'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.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Moat Score vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Mid-America Apartment Communities's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mid-America Apartment Communities's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Mid-America Apartment Communities (FRA:M2K) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 04, 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, Mid-America Apartment Communities ranks #15 out of 989 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Mid-America Apartment Communities' Moat Score too high?
Mid-America Apartment Communities' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Mid-America Apartment Communities ranks #15 out of 989 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mid-America Apartment Communities has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mid-America Apartment Communities' Moat Score compare to SUI and INVH?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Mid-America Apartment Communities ranks #15 out of 989 companies for Moat Score. This places Mid-America Apartment Communities in the top 2% 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. Mid-America Apartment Communities's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mid-America Apartment Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mid-America Apartment Communities (FRA:M2K) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €123.56, compared to a current price of €122.25 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Mid-America Apartment Communities' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Mid-America Apartment Communities (FRA:M2K), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 04, 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 Mid-America Apartment Communities (FRA:M2K) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mid-America Apartment Communities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €122.25 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €123.56. GuruFocus considers Mid-America Apartment Communities to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:M2K:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €123.56 vs. price of €122.25 (1.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:M2K stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 6815 Poplar Avenue, Suite 500, Germantown, TN, USA, 38138
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc is a multifamily-focused, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust. The company owns, operates, acquires and selectively develops apartment communities located in the Southeast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. Its business objectives are to generate a sustainable, stable and increasing cash flow that will fund its dividends and distributions through all parts of the real estate investment cycle. It operates in two segments, Same Store and Non-Same Store and Other. The majority of the revenue is derived from Same Store segment.
73GF Score

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