Growthpoint Properties (JSE:GRT) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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JSE:GRT Growthpoint Properties Ltd JSE:GRT
54 GF Score
Price R17.40
GF Value R8.63
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Growthpoint Properties Moat Score?

Growthpoint Properties JSE:GRT -0.17% 54 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:GRT with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of R8.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 978 REITs companies, Growthpoint Properties ranks better than 76.79% on this metric.

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

Growthpoint Properties has No Moat: Growthpoint Properties has limited competitive advantages, with no significant market leadership or proprietary technology. It operates in a competitive real estate market with limited barriers to entry.

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

Growthpoint Properties  (JSE:GRT) 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

Growthpoint Properties Moat Score Related Terms

JSE:GRT vs VICI, WPC: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Growthpoint 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.

Growthpoint Properties Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Growthpoint 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?
Growthpoint Properties (JSE:GRT) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 15, 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, Growthpoint Properties ranks #227 out of 978 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Growthpoint Properties' Moat Score too high?
Growthpoint Properties' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Growthpoint Properties ranks #227 out of 978 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Growthpoint Properties has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Growthpoint Properties' Moat Score compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Growthpoint Properties ranks #227 out of 978 companies for Moat Score. This places Growthpoint 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. Growthpoint 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 Growthpoint Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Growthpoint Properties (JSE:GRT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R8.63, compared to a current price of R17.40 — trading 101.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Growthpoint Properties' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 11 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 Growthpoint Properties (JSE:GRT), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 15, 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 Growthpoint Properties (JSE:GRT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Growthpoint Properties stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R17.40 is trading 101.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R8.63. GuruFocus considers Growthpoint Properties to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:GRT:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: R8.63 vs. price of R17.40 (101.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 11 warning signs

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

Growthpoint Properties Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges G5JA:Germany
Address 1 Sandton Drive, The Place, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Growthpoint Properties Ltd is an international property company mainly engaged in owning and managing property assets in South Africa, Eastern Europe, Australia, and the UK. Its portfolio comprises various kinds of properties such as office parks, office warehouses, motor outlets, logistics and industrial parks, shopping centres, etc. The group's operating segments are Retail, Office, Logistics and Industrial, Trading and Development, V&A Waterfront, GHPH, GSAH, Lango, GOZ, and GWI. Maximum revenue is generated from its Retail segment, which includes income generated from a portfolio of properties, comprising shopping centres, with the balance being standalone, single-tenanted properties. It includes regional, community, neighbourhood, retail warehouses and speciality centres.
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