LKREF (Link Real Estate Investment Trust) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


LKREF Link Real Estate Investment Trust LKREF
67 GF Score
Price $4.60
GF Value $4.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Link Real Estate Investment Trust Moat Score?

Link Real Estate Investment Trust LKREF -1.08% 67 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates LKREF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 990 REITs companies, Link Real Estate Investment Trust ranks better than 95.05% on this metric.

Link Real Estate Investment Trust has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Link Real Estate Investment Trust has Narrow Moat: Link REIT has a solid narrow moat due to its significant market share in Hong Kong's retail property sector. It benefits from strong brand recognition and customer loyalty, but lacks significant regulatory barriers or unique intellectual property to ensure a wider moat.

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 Link Real Estate Investment Trust might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Link Real Estate Investment Trust  (OTCPK:LKREF) 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

Link Real Estate Investment Trust Moat Score Related Terms

LKREF vs SPG, O, KIM: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Link Real Estate Investment 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.

Link Real Estate Investment Trust Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Link Real Estate Investment Trust (LKREF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 26, 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, Link Real Estate Investment Trust ranks #49 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Link Real Estate Investment Trust's Moat Score too high?
Link Real Estate Investment Trust's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Link Real Estate Investment Trust ranks #49 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Link Real Estate Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Link Real Estate Investment Trust's Moat Score compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Link Real Estate Investment Trust ranks #49 out of 990 companies for Moat Score. This places Link Real Estate Investment Trust 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. Link Real Estate Investment Trust'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 Link Real Estate Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link Real Estate Investment Trust (LKREF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.85, compared to a current price of $4.60 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Link Real Estate Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Link Real Estate Investment Trust (LKREF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 26, 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 Link Real Estate Investment Trust (LKREF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link Real Estate Investment Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.60 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.85. GuruFocus considers Link Real Estate Investment Trust to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LKREF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $4.85 vs. price of $4.60 (5.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Link Real Estate Investment Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 00823:Hong KongL5R:Germany
Address 77 Hoi Bun Road, 20th Floor, Tower 1, The Quayside, Kowloon, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, HKG
Link REIT is Asia's largest REIT, listed in 2005 to privatize retail assets held by the Hong Kong Housing Authority. It owns 154 properties and around 57,000 car park spaces. It expanded its investment mandate in 2014 to allow overseas acquisitions, and has since acquired retail, office, and logistics properties in China, as well as an office development project in Hong Kong. Link also expanded its footprint to Sydney, Melbourne, London, and Singapore.
67GF Score

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