Safestore Holdings (MEX:SAFEN) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


MEX:SAFEN Safestore Holdings PLC MEX:SAFEN
79 GF Score
Price MXN221.20
GF Value MXN285.97
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Safestore Holdings Moat Score?

Safestore Holdings MEX:SAFEN 79 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SAFEN with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN285.97. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 990 REITs companies, Safestore Holdings ranks better than 98.48% on this metric.

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

Safestore Holdings has Narrow Moat: Safestore Holdings has a strong narrow moat due to its leading position in the UK self-storage market and significant barriers to entry, but lacks the global scale to achieve 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 Safestore Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Safestore Holdings  (MEX:SAFEN) 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

Safestore Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:SAFEN vs PLD, PSA, EXR: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, Safestore Holdings'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.

Safestore Holdings Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Safestore Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


MEX:SAFEN
79GF Score
Safestore Holdings PLC MEX:SAFEN
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Safestore Holdings (MEX:SAFEN) has a Moat Score of 6 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, Safestore Holdings ranks #15 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Safestore Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Safestore Holdings' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Safestore Holdings ranks #15 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Safestore Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safestore Holdings' Moat Score compare to PLD and PSA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Safestore Holdings ranks #15 out of 990 companies for Moat Score. This places Safestore Holdings 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. Safestore Holdings'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 Safestore Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Safestore Holdings (MEX:SAFEN) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN285.97, compared to a current price of MXN221.20 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Safestore Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Safestore Holdings (MEX:SAFEN), the current Moat Score is 6 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 Safestore Holdings (MEX:SAFEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safestore Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN221.20 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN285.97.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SAFEN:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: MXN285.97 vs. price of MXN221.20 (22.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Safestore Holdings Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address Brittanic House, Stirling Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, GBR, WD6 2BT
Safestore Holdings PLC is a real estate investment trust that owns and leases storage space located in Paris and the United Kingdom. The company focuses on provision of self-storage accommodation and related services. The company operates in three segments based on geographical areas, being the United Kingdom, Paris in France and Expansion Markets (Spain, the Netherlands and Belgium). It also derives revenue from the rental of self-storage space and the sale of ancillary products such as StoreProtect and merchandise (e.g. packing materials and padlocks).
79GF Score

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