Gladstone Commercial (STU:GLE) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


STU:GLE Gladstone Commercial Corp STU:GLE
70 GF Score
Price €10.90
GF Value €11.17
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Gladstone Commercial Moat Score?

Gladstone Commercial STU:GLE +1.40% 70 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:GLE with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 REITs companies, Gladstone Commercial ranks better than 87.16% on this metric.

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

Gladstone Commercial has Narrow Moat: Gladstone Commercial Corp has a discernible but modest moat due to its real estate portfolio and stable tenant base. However, it lacks strong brand strength, significant regulatory barriers, or exclusive licenses that would provide a more robust 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 Gladstone Commercial might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Gladstone Commercial  (STU:GLE) 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

Gladstone Commercial Moat Score Related Terms

STU:GLE vs AHRT, OLP, CTO: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Gladstone Commercial'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.

Gladstone Commercial Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Gladstone Commercial'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?
Gladstone Commercial (STU:GLE) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 02, 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, Gladstone Commercial ranks #127 out of 989 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Gladstone Commercial's Moat Score too high?
Gladstone Commercial's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Gladstone Commercial ranks #127 out of 989 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gladstone Commercial has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gladstone Commercial's Moat Score compare to AHRT and OLP?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Gladstone Commercial ranks #127 out of 989 companies for Moat Score. This places Gladstone Commercial 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. Gladstone Commercial'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 Gladstone Commercial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gladstone Commercial (STU:GLE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.17, compared to a current price of €10.90 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Gladstone Commercial's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 Gladstone Commercial (STU:GLE), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 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 Gladstone Commercial (STU:GLE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gladstone Commercial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €10.90 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.17. GuruFocus considers Gladstone Commercial to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:GLE:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €11.17 vs. price of €10.90 (2.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Gladstone Commercial Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 1521 Westbranch Drive, Suite 100, McLean, VA, USA, 22102
Gladstone Commercial Corp is a real estate investment trust, which engages in investing and owning net leased industrial, commercial, and retail real property and making long-term industrial and commercial mortgage loans. Its portfolio consists of single-tenant commercial, industrial real properties, and medical properties nationwide. Its principal investment objectives are to generate income from rental properties.
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