Public Storage (FRA:PUP) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


FRA:PUP Public Storage FRA:PUP
87 GF Score
Price €275.00
GF Value €256.81
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Public Storage Moat Score?

Public Storage FRA:PUP +0.36% 87 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PUP with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €256.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 REITs companies, Public Storage ranks better than 99.49% on this metric.

Public Storage has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Public Storage has Wide Moat: Public Storage has a wide moat due to its market leadership, strong brand, and economies of scale in the self-storage industry. Significant barriers to entry and pricing power further solidify its durable competitive advantages.

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 Public Storage might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Public Storage  (FRA:PUP) 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

Public Storage Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:PUP vs EXR, EGP, LINE: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, Public Storage'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.

Public Storage Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Public Storage's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Public Storage (FRA:PUP) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 03, 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, Public Storage ranks #5 out of 989 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is Public Storage's Moat Score too high?
Public Storage's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Public Storage ranks #5 out of 989 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Public Storage has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Storage's Moat Score compare to EXR and EGP?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Public Storage ranks #5 out of 989 companies for Moat Score. This places Public Storage in the top 1% 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. Public Storage's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Storage stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Storage (FRA:PUP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €256.81, compared to a current price of €275.00 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Public Storage'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 Public Storage (FRA:PUP), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 03, 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 Public Storage (FRA:PUP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Storage stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €275.00 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €256.81. GuruFocus considers Public Storage to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PUP:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: €256.81 vs. price of €275.00 (7.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Public Storage Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 2811 Internet Boulevard, Frisco, TX, USA, 75034
Public Storage is the largest owner of self-storage facilities in the US, with more than 3,500 self-storage facilities in 40 states and approximately 258 million square feet of rentable space. Through equity interests, it also has exposure to the European self-storage market through Shurgard Self Storage. The company also has a merchandise business, a third-party property management business, and an insurance business that offers products to cover losses for the goods in self-storage facilities.
87GF Score

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