KREF (KKR Real Estate Finance Trust) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


KREF KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc KREF
46 GF Score
Price $7.14
GF Value $7.16
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Moat Score?

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust KREF +1.42% 46 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates KREF with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 990 REITs companies, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust ranks better than 76.97% on this metric.

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust has No Moat: KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc operates in a competitive real estate finance market with limited differentiation. The company lacks significant cost advantages, brand strength, or regulatory barriers, 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 KKR Real Estate Finance Trust might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust  (NYSE:KREF) 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

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Moat Score Related Terms

KREF vs CMTG, NREF, RC: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust'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.

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 25, 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, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust ranks #228 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's Moat Score too high?
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust ranks #228 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's Moat Score compare to CMTG and NREF?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust ranks #228 out of 990 companies for Moat Score. This places KKR Real Estate Finance Trust 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. KKR Real Estate Finance Trust'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 KKR Real Estate Finance Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.16, compared to a current price of $7.14 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 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 KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 25, 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 KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.14 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.16. GuruFocus considers KKR Real Estate Finance Trust to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KREF:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $7.16 vs. price of $7.14 (0.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs

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

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges KREFpA.PFD:USA8KR:Germany
Address 30 Hudson Yards, Suite 7500, New York, NY, USA, 10001
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc is a real estate finance company that focuses on originating and acquiring senior mortgage loans secured by CRE assets. The investment is to originate or acquire senior mortgage loans collateralized by institutional-quality CRE assets that are owned and operated by experienced and well-capitalized sponsors and located in liquid markets with underlying fundamentals. KKR manages investments across multiple asset classes, including private equity, real estates, energy, infrastructure, credit, and hedge funds. The company's investment objective is capital preservation and generating attractive risk-adjusted returns for its stockholders over the long term, through dividends.
46GF Score

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