UE (Urban Edge Properties) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


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76 GF Score
Price $23.40
GF Value $19.65
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Urban Edge Properties Moat Score?

Urban Edge Properties UE +0.09% 76 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates UE with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 994 REITs companies, Urban Edge Properties ranks better than 87.22% on this metric.

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

Urban Edge Properties has Narrow Moat: Urban Edge Properties has a modest moat due to its strategic locations and some economies of scale. However, it faces competition in the retail real estate sector and lacks strong brand loyalty or significant regulatory barriers.

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 Urban Edge Properties might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Urban Edge Properties  (NYSE:UE) 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

Urban Edge Properties Moat Score Related Terms

UE vs FCPT, AKR, IVT: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Urban Edge Properties'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.

Urban Edge Properties Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Urban Edge Properties'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?
Urban Edge Properties (UE) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 28, 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, Urban Edge Properties ranks #127 out of 994 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Urban Edge Properties' Moat Score too high?
Urban Edge Properties' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Urban Edge Properties ranks #127 out of 994 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Urban Edge Properties has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Urban Edge Properties' Moat Score compare to FCPT and AKR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Urban Edge Properties ranks #127 out of 994 companies for Moat Score. This places Urban Edge Properties 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. Urban Edge Properties'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 Urban Edge Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban Edge Properties (UE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.65, compared to a current price of $23.40 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Urban Edge Properties' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Urban Edge Properties (UE), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 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 Urban Edge Properties (UE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban Edge Properties stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $23.40 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.65. GuruFocus considers Urban Edge Properties to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UE:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $19.65 vs. price of $23.40 (19.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Urban Edge Properties Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 12 East 49th Street, New York, NY, USA, 10017
Urban Edge Properties is a real estate investment trust principally focused on the management and development of retail real estate properties in urban communities in the U.S. Having originally been created to hold the majority of Vornado Realty Trust's shopping center businesses, Urban Edge's asset portfolio is mostly composed of shopping centers and malls in terms of total square footage. The company's holdings include necessity and convenience-oriented retailers, such as department stores, grocers, health clubs, and restaurants. Urban Edge's properties are mainly located in the New York City metropolitan region and within the DC to Boston corridor. The company generates nearly all of its revenue through the collection of rent from a large number of tenants.
76GF Score

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