RC (Ready Capital) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


RC Ready Capital Corp RC
31 GF Score
Price $1.78
GF Value $0.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ready Capital Moat Score?

Ready Capital RC +2.89% 31 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates RC with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 990 REITs companies, Ready Capital ranks better than 87.17% on this metric.

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

Ready Capital has Narrow Moat: Ready Capital Corp has a discernible moat in the real estate finance sector, benefiting from some customer loyalty and moderate switching costs. However, the competitive landscape and lack of significant regulatory barriers limit its moat strength.

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 Ready Capital might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Ready Capital  (NYSE:RC) 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

Ready Capital Moat Score Related Terms

RC vs NREF, ACRE, CMTG: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, Ready Capital'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.

Ready Capital Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Ready Capital'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?
Ready Capital (RC) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 27, 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, Ready Capital ranks #127 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Ready Capital's Moat Score too high?
Ready Capital's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Ready Capital ranks #127 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ready Capital has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ready Capital's Moat Score compare to NREF and ACRE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Ready Capital ranks #127 out of 990 companies for Moat Score. This places Ready Capital 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. Ready Capital'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 Ready Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ready Capital (RC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.65, compared to a current price of $1.78 — trading 173.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Ready Capital's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 2 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 Ready Capital (RC), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 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 Ready Capital (RC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ready Capital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.78 is trading 173.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.65. GuruFocus considers Ready Capital to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RC:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $0.65 vs. price of $1.78 (173.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Ready Capital Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges RCpC.PFD:USA0SZ:Germany
Address 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 50th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10020
Ready Capital Corp is a real estate finance company that originates, acquires, finances, and services LMM loans, SBA loans, construction loans, USDA loans and, to a lesser extent, MBS collateralized mainly by LMM loans or other real estate-related investments. Its loans are used by businesses to purchase real estate used in their operations or by investors seeking to acquire multi-family, office, retail, mixed use or warehouse properties. It operates through two segments: LMM Commercial Real Estate, which originates LMM loans across the life-cycle of an LMM property including construction, bridge, stabilized and agency loan channels, and Small Business Lending, which acquires, originates and services owner-occupied loans guaranteed by the SBA and also originates and services USDA loans.
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