NRWRF (NewRiver REIT) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


NRWRF NewRiver REIT PLC NRWRF
69 GF Score
Price $1.02
GF Value $1.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is NewRiver REIT Moat Score?

NewRiver REIT NRWRF 69 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates NRWRF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 986 REITs companies, NewRiver REIT ranks better than 87.12% on this metric.

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

NewRiver REIT has Narrow Moat: NewRiver REIT has a modest moat due to its real estate portfolio, which provides some market leadership and pricing power. However, it lacks significant network effects, customer switching costs, and proprietary technology, resulting in a discernible but modest 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 NewRiver REIT might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

NewRiver REIT  (OTCPK:NRWRF) 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

NewRiver REIT Moat Score Related Terms

NRWRF vs SPG, O, KIM: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, NewRiver REIT'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.

NewRiver REIT Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where NewRiver REIT's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
NewRiver REIT (NRWRF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 06, 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, NewRiver REIT ranks #127 out of 986 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is NewRiver REIT's Moat Score too high?
NewRiver REIT's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, NewRiver REIT ranks #127 out of 986 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NewRiver REIT has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NewRiver REIT's Moat Score compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, NewRiver REIT ranks #127 out of 986 companies for Moat Score. This places NewRiver REIT 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. NewRiver REIT'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 NewRiver REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NewRiver REIT (NRWRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.16, compared to a current price of $1.02 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. NewRiver REIT's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 NewRiver REIT (NRWRF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 06, 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 NewRiver REIT (NRWRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NewRiver REIT stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.02 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.16. GuruFocus considers NewRiver REIT to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NRWRF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $1.16 vs. price of $1.02 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

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

NewRiver REIT Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges NRRl:UKNRR:UK087:Germany
Address 89 Whitfield Street, London, GBR, W1T 4DE
NewRiver REIT PLC is a real estate investment trust that invests in, manages, and develops retail and leisure properties. The company's property portfolio comprises shopping centers, retail warehouses, and pubs across the United Kingdom. The retail properties contribute a substantial amount to the total revenue, and these are largely located in Yorkshire and Humberside, London, Northeast and Southeast England, Scotland, and Wales. The company generates a majority of its revenue from leasing properties to tenants, which include discount retailers, fashion and accessory stores, groceries, homeware and furniture stores, and dining venues among others.
69GF Score

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