Industrial REITs covers logistics, warehouse and cold-storage properties. MoatScope covers 15 companies here. One has a wide moat, six a narrow moat and eight none.
How the industry makes money
Industrial REITs lease warehouses and distribution centers to retailers, manufacturers and logistics companies. Buildings close to large cities and ports command the highest rents.
Where the moats are
- Prologis: a global logistics portfolio at a scale no other owner approaches, giving it cost advantages and a presence in nearly every major market.
The narrow-moat group includes EastGroup, Rexford Industrial, First Industrial, Terreno, Lineage and Americold. EastGroup scores 66 on MoatScope's quality scale.
What wears moats down
Waves of new construction can outrun demand, e-commerce growth can slow, and cold-storage operators carry operating risks beyond simple leasing.
What to watch
- Vacancy and new supply.
- Rent growth on new leases.
- Trade and inventory trends.
Moat ratings and quality scores on this page update as companies report. Price versus fair value for every company in the industry is in the screener.