LADR (Ladder Capital) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


LADR Ladder Capital Corp LADR
57 GF Score
Price $10.21
GF Value $10.28
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Ladder Capital Moat Score?

Ladder Capital LADR -1.64% 57 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates LADR with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 993 REITs companies, Ladder Capital ranks better than 77.14% on this metric.

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

Ladder Capital has No Moat: Ladder Capital Corp operates in a competitive real estate finance market with limited differentiation. It lacks significant customer switching costs, strong brand strength, or proprietary technology. The company does not exhibit durable cost advantages or significant regulatory barriers, resulting in a very 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 Ladder Capital might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Ladder Capital  (NYSE:LADR) 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

Ladder Capital Moat Score Related Terms

LADR vs TWO, ORC, ARI: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, Ladder Capital'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.

Ladder Capital Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Ladder Capital's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Ladder Capital (LADR) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 29, 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, Ladder Capital ranks #227 out of 993 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is Ladder Capital's Moat Score too high?
Ladder Capital's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Ladder Capital ranks #227 out of 993 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ladder Capital has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ladder Capital's Moat Score compare to TWO and ORC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Ladder Capital ranks #227 out of 993 companies for Moat Score. This places Ladder Capital 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. Ladder Capital'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 Ladder Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ladder Capital (LADR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.28, compared to a current price of $10.21 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Ladder Capital's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Ladder Capital (LADR), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 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 Ladder Capital (LADR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ladder Capital stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.21 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.28. GuruFocus considers Ladder Capital to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LADR:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $10.28 vs. price of $10.21 (0.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Ladder Capital Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 0JSZ:UKLD1A:Germany
Address 320 Park Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10022
Ladder Capital Corp is an internally-managed real estate investment trust that is in commercial real estate finance. The company originates and invests in a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate and real estate-related assets, focusing on senior secured assets. The company's investment activities include: (i) Primary business of originating senior first mortgage fixed and floating rate loans collateralized by commercial real estate with flexible loan structures; (ii) owning and operating commercial real estate, including net leased commercial properties; and (iii) investing in investment-grade securities secured by first mortgage loans on commercial real estate. The company has three reportable segments: Loans, which derive maximum revenue; Securities; and Real Estate.
57GF Score

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