REG (Regency Centers) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


REG Regency Centers Corp REG
81 GF Score
Price $80.25
GF Value $76.61
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Regency Centers Moat Score?

Regency Centers REG +0.48% 81 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates REG with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 990 REITs companies, Regency Centers ranks better than 95.05% on this metric.

Regency Centers has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Regency Centers has Narrow Moat: Regency Centers has a solid position in the retail real estate sector with a strong distribution network and some economies of scale. However, the competitive nature of real estate and moderate switching costs limit its moat. The company benefits from a recognizable brand and some customer loyalty, but these are not enough for 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 Regency Centers might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Regency Centers  (NAS:REG) 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

Regency Centers Moat Score Related Terms

REG vs KIM, FRT, BRX: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Regency Centers'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.

Regency Centers Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Regency Centers's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Regency Centers (REG) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 25, 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, Regency Centers ranks #49 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Regency Centers' Moat Score too high?
Regency Centers' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Regency Centers ranks #49 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Regency Centers has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Regency Centers' Moat Score compare to KIM and FRT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Regency Centers ranks #49 out of 990 companies for Moat Score. This places Regency Centers in the top 5% 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. Regency Centers's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Regency Centers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Regency Centers (REG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.61, compared to a current price of $80.25 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Regency Centers' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 Regency Centers (REG), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 25, 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 Regency Centers (REG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Regency Centers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $80.25 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $76.61. GuruFocus considers Regency Centers to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for REG:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $76.61 vs. price of $80.25 (4.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Regency Centers Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address One Independent Drive, Suite 114, Jacksonville, FL, USA, 32202
Regency Centers is one of the largest shopping center-focused retail REITs. The company's portfolio includes an interest in 481 properties, which includes over 58 million square feet of retail space following the completion of the Urstadt Biddle acquisition in August 2023. The portfolio is geographically diversified with 22 regional offices and no single market representing more than 12% of total company net operating income. Regency's retail portfolio is primarily composed of grocery-anchored centers, with 80% of properties featuring a grocery anchor and grocery stores representing 20% of annual base rent.
81GF Score

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