NXDT (NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Sep. 09, 2026)

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What is NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust Moat Score?

NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust NXDT -0.56% 34 Moat Score is 3 as of Sep. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates NXDT with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 REITs companies, NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust ranks better than 77.02% on this metric.

NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust has No Moat: NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust operates in a highly competitive real estate market with limited market share and lacks significant customer switching costs or network effects. It does not have strong intellectual property or regulatory barriers, and its brand strength is not sufficient to provide a durable competitive advantage.

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 NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust  (NYSE:NXDT) 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

NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust Moat Score Related Terms

NXDT vs FVR, AHRT, OLP: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, NexPoint Diversified Real Estate 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.

NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust (NXDT) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Sep. 09, 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, NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust ranks #222 out of 966 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust's Moat Score too high?
NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust ranks #222 out of 966 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust's Moat Score compare to FVR and AHRT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust ranks #222 out of 966 companies for Moat Score. This places NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust in the top 23% 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. NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust stock overvalued right now?
NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust (NXDT) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3. NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 3 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 NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust (NXDT), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Sep. 09, 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.

NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges NXDTpA.PFD:USA
Address 300 Crescent Court, Suite 700, Dallas, TX, USA, 75201
NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust is an externally advised REIT focused on the acquisition, asset management, development, and disposition of opportunistic, value-add investments in real estate properties throughout the United States. The company has two reportable segments: The Diversified reportable segment is focused on investing in various commercial real estate property types and across the capital structure, including but not limited to, equity, mortgage, debt, mezzanine debt and preferred equity. The Hospitality segment is focused on operating and renovating its U.S. located hospitality assets that meet its investment objective and criteria. Its Portfolio includes investments in the single-family rental, self-storage, office, hospitality, life science and multifamily sectors.
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