Macerich Co (MEX:MAC) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


MEX:MAC Macerich Co MEX:MAC
58 GF Score
Price MXN320.00
GF Value MXN197.03
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What is Macerich Co Moat Score?

Macerich Co MEX:MAC 58 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:MAC with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN197.03. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 993 REITs companies, Macerich Co ranks better than 87.21% on this metric.

Macerich Co has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Macerich Co has Narrow Moat: Macerich Co has a modest moat due to its established presence in the retail real estate sector, providing some market leadership. However, it faces challenges from e-commerce and lacks significant customer switching costs or strong brand loyalty. Its cost advantages and regulatory barriers are limited, but its real estate assets provide some pricing power.

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 Macerich Co might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Macerich Co  (MEX:MAC) 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

Macerich Co Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:MAC vs EPRT, KRG, NNN: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Macerich Co'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.

Macerich Co Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Macerich Co's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Macerich Co (MEX:MAC) has a Moat Score of 4 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, Macerich Co ranks #127 out of 993 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Macerich Co's Moat Score too high?
Macerich Co's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Macerich Co ranks #127 out of 993 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Macerich Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macerich Co's Moat Score compare to EPRT and KRG?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Macerich Co ranks #127 out of 993 companies for Moat Score. This places Macerich Co in the top 13% 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. Macerich Co's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macerich Co stock overvalued right now?
Macerich Co (MEX:MAC) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN197.03, compared to a current price of MXN320.00 — trading 62.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Macerich Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Macerich Co (MEX:MAC), the current Moat Score is 4 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 Macerich Co (MEX:MAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macerich Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN320.00 is trading 62.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN197.03.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MAC:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: MXN197.03 vs. price of MXN320.00 (62.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Macerich Co Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges MAC:USA0JX5:UKM6G:Germany
Address 401 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700, Santa Monica, CA, USA, 90401
Macerich invests in premium mall assets. The company owns 27 regional malls in its consolidated portfolio and 10 regional malls in its unconsolidated portfolio along with a power center and seven other real estate assets. The company's total portfolio has 39.9 million square feet of gross leasable area and averaged $867 sales per square foot over the 12 months ended in September 2025.
58GF Score

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