Derwent London (LSE:DLN) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


LSE:DLN Derwent London PLC LSE:DLN
70 GF Score
Price £19.92
GF Value £23.43
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Derwent London Moat Score?

Derwent London LSE:DLN +0.96% 70 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:DLN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of £23.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 982 REITs companies, Derwent London ranks better than 95.01% on this metric.

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

Derwent London has Narrow Moat: Derwent London has a solid narrow moat due to its strong position in the London real estate market and brand strength, but lacks the scale or unique advantages for a wide 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 Derwent London might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Derwent London  (LSE:DLN) 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

Derwent London Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:DLN vs BXP, ARE, VNO: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Derwent London'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.

Derwent London Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Derwent London's Moat Score falls into.


LSE:DLN
70GF Score
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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Derwent London (LSE:DLN) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 08, 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, Derwent London ranks #49 out of 982 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Derwent London's Moat Score too high?
Derwent London's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Derwent London ranks #49 out of 982 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Derwent London has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Derwent London's Moat Score compare to BXP and ARE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Derwent London ranks #49 out of 982 companies for Moat Score. This places Derwent London 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. Derwent London'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 Derwent London stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Derwent London (LSE:DLN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £23.43, compared to a current price of £19.92 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Derwent London's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 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 Derwent London (LSE:DLN), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 08, 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 Derwent London (LSE:DLN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Derwent London stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £19.92 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of £23.43. GuruFocus considers Derwent London to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:DLN:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: £23.43 vs. price of £19.92 (15% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Derwent London Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges DWVYF:USADLNl:UKDVK:Germany
Address 25 Savile Row, London, GBR, W1S 2ER
Derwent London PLC is London's inventive office specialist property regenerators and investors and is well known for its design-led philosophy and creative management approach to development. Its appealing designs attract a range of tenants, including those from creative industries. The group has been a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) principally property investors with tax-exempt property rental businesses, but remain subject to corporation tax on nonexempt income and gains The Group owns and manages an investment portfolio of approximately 5.4 million sq ft, of which 98% is located in central London, with a specific focus on the West End and the areas bordering the City of London.
70GF Score

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