Safehold (HAM:J0W) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


HAM:J0W Safehold Inc HAM:J0W
84 GF Score
Price €13.30
GF Value €17.02
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Safehold Moat Score?

Safehold HAM:J0W -0.75% 84 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:J0W with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.02. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 984 REITs companies, Safehold ranks better than 95.02% on this metric.

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

Safehold has Narrow Moat: SAFE benefits from a unique ground lease business model, providing some differentiation and pricing power. However, it lacks strong brand loyalty or significant regulatory barriers.

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 Safehold might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Safehold  (HAM:J0W) 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

Safehold Moat Score Related Terms

HAM:J0W vs ESRT, JBGS, AAT: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Safehold'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.

Safehold Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Safehold'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?
Safehold (HAM:J0W) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 12, 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, Safehold ranks #49 out of 984 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Safehold's Moat Score too high?
Safehold's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Safehold ranks #49 out of 984 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Safehold has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safehold's Moat Score compare to ESRT and JBGS?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Safehold ranks #49 out of 984 companies for Moat Score. This places Safehold 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. Safehold'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 Safehold stock overvalued right now?
Safehold (HAM:J0W) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.02, compared to a current price of €13.30 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Safehold's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Safehold (HAM:J0W), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 12, 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 Safehold (HAM:J0W) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safehold stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €13.30 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.02.

Key valuation signals for HAM:J0W:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €17.02 vs. price of €13.30 (21.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:J0W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Safehold Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges SAFE:USAJ0W:Germany
Address 1114 Avenue of the Americas, 39th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10036
Safehold Inc is a REIT that operates its business by acquiring, managing, and capitalizing ground leases. Ground leases are long-term contracts between the landlord (the Company) and a tenant or leaseholder. Ground leases generally represent ownership of the land underlying commercial real estate projects that are net leased by the fee owner of the land to the owners/operators of the real estate projects built thereon.
84GF Score

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