Alexandria Real Estate Equities (MEX:ARE) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


MEX:ARE Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc MEX:ARE
50 GF Score
Price MXN899.49
GF Value MXN1,642.06
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Alexandria Real Estate Equities Moat Score?

Alexandria Real Estate Equities MEX:ARE 50 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ARE with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,642.06 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 990 REITs companies, Alexandria Real Estate Equities ranks better than 98.48% on this metric.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities has Narrow Moat: Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc has a strong position in life science real estate, benefiting from economies of scale and a superior distribution network. However, it lacks the pricing power and brand strength to be considered 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 Alexandria Real Estate Equities might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities  (MEX:ARE) 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

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:ARE vs BXP, VNO, CUZ: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Alexandria Real Estate Equities'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.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Alexandria Real Estate Equities (MEX:ARE) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 01, 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, Alexandria Real Estate Equities ranks #15 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Alexandria Real Estate Equities' Moat Score too high?
Alexandria Real Estate Equities' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Alexandria Real Estate Equities ranks #15 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alexandria Real Estate Equities has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alexandria Real Estate Equities' Moat Score compare to BXP and VNO?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Alexandria Real Estate Equities ranks #15 out of 990 companies for Moat Score. This places Alexandria Real Estate Equities in the top 2% 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. Alexandria Real Estate Equities's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alexandria Real Estate Equities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexandria Real Estate Equities (MEX:ARE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,642.06, compared to a current price of MXN899.49 — trading 45.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Alexandria Real Estate Equities' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 9 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 Alexandria Real Estate Equities (MEX:ARE), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 01, 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 Alexandria Real Estate Equities (MEX:ARE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexandria Real Estate Equities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN899.49 is trading 45.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,642.06. GuruFocus considers Alexandria Real Estate Equities to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ARE:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: MXN1,642.06 vs. price of MXN899.49 (45.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 26 North Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA, USA, 91101
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc is an urban office real estate investment trust (REIT). It is engaged in the business of providing space for lease to life science, agtech, and technology tenants. The company has established a market presence in key locations, including Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, and Research Triangle, Texas, and Canada. The Company is a life science real estate investment trust focused on developing, redeveloping, and operating properties that provide space for lease to tenants in the life science industry.
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