PDM (Piedmont Realty Trust) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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PDM Piedmont Realty Trust Inc PDM
66 GF Score
Price $9.69
GF Value $7.56
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Piedmont Realty Trust Moat Score?

Piedmont Realty Trust PDM -2.71% 66 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates PDM with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 969 REITs companies, Piedmont Realty Trust ranks better than 76.78% on this metric.

Piedmont Realty Trust has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Piedmont Realty Trust has No Moat: Piedmont Realty Trust Inc operates in the real estate sector with limited market leadership and no significant network effects. The company faces high competition and lacks strong brand loyalty or cost advantages. Regulatory barriers are minimal, and the company does not possess unique intellectual property or patents.

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 Piedmont Realty Trust might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Piedmont Realty Trust  (NYSE:PDM) 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

Piedmont Realty Trust Moat Score Related Terms

PDM vs DEA, ESBA, HPP: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Piedmont Realty 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.

Piedmont Realty Trust Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Piedmont Realty Trust's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 03, 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, Piedmont Realty Trust ranks #225 out of 969 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Piedmont Realty Trust's Moat Score too high?
Piedmont Realty Trust's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Piedmont Realty Trust ranks #225 out of 969 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Piedmont Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Piedmont Realty Trust's Moat Score compare to DEA and ESBA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Piedmont Realty Trust ranks #225 out of 969 companies for Moat Score. This places Piedmont Realty 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. Piedmont Realty 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 Piedmont Realty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.56, compared to a current price of $9.69 — trading 28.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Piedmont Realty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 10 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 Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 03, 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 Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Piedmont Realty Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.69 is trading 28.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.56. GuruFocus considers Piedmont Realty Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PDM:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $7.56 vs. price of $9.69 (28.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Piedmont Realty Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 5565 Glenridge Connector, Suite 450, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30342
Piedmont Realty Trust Inc is a fully integrated, self-managed real estate investment company focused on delivering an exceptional office environment. As an owner, manager, developer and operator of 16 MM SF of Class A properties across U.S. Sunbelt markets, Piedmont Realty Trust is known for its hospitality-driven approach and commitment to transforming buildings into Piedmont PLACEs that enhance each client's workplace experience.
66GF Score

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