SUI (Sun Communities) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


SUI Sun Communities Inc SUI
74 GF Score
Price $119.54
GF Value $131.42
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sun Communities Moat Score?

Sun Communities SUI -0.33% 74 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates SUI with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $131.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 990 REITs companies, Sun Communities ranks better than 99.49% on this metric.

Sun Communities has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Sun Communities has Wide Moat: Sun Communities has a wide moat due to its leadership in the manufactured housing and RV resort sectors, benefiting from high switching costs and a strong distribution network. Its scale and strategic locations provide durable competitive advantages.

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 Sun Communities might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Sun Communities  (NYSE:SUI) 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

Sun Communities Moat Score Related Terms

SUI vs MAA, INVH, ESS: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Sun Communities'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.

Sun Communities Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Sun Communities's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Sun Communities (SUI) has a Moat Score of 7 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, Sun Communities ranks #5 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is Sun Communities' Moat Score too high?
Sun Communities' current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Sun Communities ranks #5 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sun Communities has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun Communities' Moat Score compare to MAA and INVH?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Sun Communities ranks #5 out of 990 companies for Moat Score. This places Sun Communities in the top 1% 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. Sun Communities's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Communities (SUI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $131.42, compared to a current price of $119.54 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Sun Communities' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Sun Communities (SUI), the current Moat Score is 7 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 Sun Communities (SUI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Communities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $119.54 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $131.42. GuruFocus considers Sun Communities to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SUI:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $131.42 vs. price of $119.54 (9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Sun Communities Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges SCZ:GermanyS2UI34:Brazil
Address 27777 Franklin Road, Suite 300, Southfield, MI, USA, 48034
Sun Communities is a residential REIT that focuses on owning manufactured housing and residential vehicle communities. The company currently owns a portfolio of 513 properties, which includes 347 manufactured housing communities and 166 residential vehicle communities. Sun targets owning properties that are desirable as second homes or vacation properties, with nearly 50% of the portfolio located in either Florida or Michigan near major bodies of water.
74GF Score

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