Essex Property Trust (MEX:ESS) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


MEX:ESS Essex Property Trust Inc MEX:ESS
78 GF Score
Price MXN4,081.12
GF Value MXN4,039.24
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Essex Property Trust Moat Score?

Essex Property Trust MEX:ESS 78 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ESS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,039.24. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 990 REITs companies, Essex Property Trust ranks better than 95.05% on this metric.

Essex Property Trust has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Essex Property Trust has Narrow Moat: ESS benefits from a solid narrow moat with strong market leadership in West Coast multifamily housing. It has durable cost advantages through economies of scale and a strong distribution network, but faces regulatory challenges and competition that prevent a wide moat classification.

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 Essex Property Trust might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Essex Property Trust  (MEX:ESS) 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

Essex Property Trust Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:ESS vs INVH, SUI, MAA: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Essex Property 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.

Essex Property Trust Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Essex Property Trust's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Essex Property Trust (MEX:ESS) has a Moat Score of 5 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, Essex Property Trust ranks #49 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Essex Property Trust's Moat Score too high?
Essex Property Trust's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Essex Property Trust ranks #49 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Essex Property Trust has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essex Property Trust's Moat Score compare to INVH and SUI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Essex Property Trust ranks #49 out of 990 companies for Moat Score. This places Essex Property 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. Essex Property 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 Essex Property Trust stock overvalued right now?
Essex Property Trust (MEX:ESS) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,039.24, compared to a current price of MXN4,081.12 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Essex Property Trust's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 11 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 Essex Property Trust (MEX:ESS), the current Moat Score is 5 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 Essex Property Trust (MEX:ESS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essex Property Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN4,081.12 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,039.24.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ESS:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: MXN4,039.24 vs. price of MXN4,081.12 (1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 11 warning signs

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

Essex Property Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 1100 Park Place, Suite 200, San Mateo, CA, USA, 94403
Essex Property Trust owns a portfolio of 259 apartment communities with over 63,000 units. The company focuses on owning large, high-quality properties on the West Coast in the urban and suburban submarkets of Southern California, Northern California, and Seattle.
78GF Score

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