FSP (Franklin Street Properties) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


FSP Franklin Street Properties Corp FSP
44 GF Score
Price $0.51
GF Value $1.46
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Franklin Street Properties Moat Score?

Franklin Street Properties FSP -6.59% 44 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates FSP with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 990 REITs companies, Franklin Street Properties ranks better than 76.97% on this metric.

Franklin Street Properties has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Franklin Street Properties has No Moat: Franklin Street Properties lacks significant competitive advantages in the real estate sector. It does not possess strong brand strength, customer loyalty, or proprietary technology, resulting in a weak competitive position.

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 Franklin Street Properties might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Franklin Street Properties  (AMEX:FSP) 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

Franklin Street Properties Moat Score Related Terms

FSP vs CMCT, ONL, NLOP: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Franklin Street 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.

Franklin Street Properties Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Street Properties's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Franklin Street Properties (FSP) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 27, 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, Franklin Street Properties ranks #228 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Franklin Street Properties' Moat Score too high?
Franklin Street Properties' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Street Properties ranks #228 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Franklin Street Properties has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Street Properties' Moat Score compare to CMCT and ONL?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Franklin Street Properties ranks #228 out of 990 companies for Moat Score. This places Franklin Street Properties in the top 23% 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. Franklin Street Properties's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Street Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Street Properties (FSP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.46, compared to a current price of $0.51 — trading 65.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Franklin Street Properties' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 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 Franklin Street Properties (FSP), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 27, 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 Franklin Street Properties (FSP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Street Properties stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.51 is trading 65.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.46. GuruFocus considers Franklin Street Properties to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FSP:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $1.46 vs. price of $0.51 (65.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Franklin Street Properties Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges WVH:Germany
Address 401 Edgewater Place, Suite 200, Wakefield, MA, USA, 01880
Franklin Street Properties Corp is a real estate investment trust. The company is focused on commercial real estate investments in office markets and currently operate in only one segment: real estate operations. The principal revenue sources for its real estate operations include rental income from real estate leasing, property dispositions and fee income from asset/property management and development. The company provides asset management, property management, property accounting, investor and/or development services to its portfolio and Sponsored REIT through the company's subsidiaries.
44GF Score

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