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Saul CentersBFS +0.08%78 12-1 Month Momentum % is 9.38% as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates BFS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 958 REITs companies, Saul Centers ranks better than 71.92% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-07-17), Saul Centers's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 9.38%.
The industry rank for Saul Centers's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
BFS's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 71.92% of 958
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.305
vs BFS: 9.38
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Saul Centers 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
BFS vs WSR, ALX, PINE: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Saul Centers's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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.
Saul Centers 12-1 Month Momentum % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Saul Centers's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saul Centers's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Saul Centers (BFS) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 9.38% as of Jul. 17, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Saul Centers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #269 out of 958 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is Saul Centers' 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Saul Centers' current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 9.38%. The REITs industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.31. Saul Centers' value of 9.38% is 2975.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #269 out of 958 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saul Centers has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saul Centers' 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to WSR and ALX?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #269 out of 958 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This puts Saul Centers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.31. Saul Centers' value of 9.38% is 2975.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a REITs company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among REITs companies is 0.31, based on 958 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saul Centers's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 9.38% is 2975.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Saul Centers and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saul Centers's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 9.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saul Centers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers (BFS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.03, compared to a current price of $36.62 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 9.38% and 2975.4% above the REITs industry median of 0.31. Saul Centers' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saul Centers (BFS), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 9.38% as of Jul. 17, 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 Saul Centers (BFS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $36.62 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $42.03.
GuruFocus considers Saul Centers to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BFS:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 9.38%
GF Value™: $42.03 vs. price of $36.62 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2975.4% above the REITs median (#269 of 958)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BFS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saul Centers Inc is a self-managed real estate investment trust which invests in, operates and develops retail and commercial properties. The company's portfolio includes community and neighbourhood shopping centres, office properties, and mixed-use properties. Properties are located in the Washington, D.C. and Batlimore metropolitan areas. Saul Centers operates through two business segments: Shopping Centers segment, which contribute the maximum portion of total revenue; and mixed-use properties.Mixed-Use Properties segment include office, retail and multi-family residential use.
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