What is Saul Centers, Inc.'s (BFS) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Saul Centers, Inc. (BFS) is 71/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (52), Value (40), and Momentum (72) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Saul Centers, Inc. have an economic moat?

Saul Centers, Inc. (BFS) has a Quality factor score of 52/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Saul Centers, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Saul Centers, Inc. (BFS) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 71/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Saul Centers, Inc. in?

Saul Centers, Inc. (BFS) operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically the REIT - Retail industry (United States).

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BFS

BUY

Saul Centers, Inc. · Real Estate · United States · $1.2B · Avg Vol: $4M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

34.3x

ROE

10.0%

D/E

3.4x

Dividend %

6.4%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Saul Centers, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, manages, and develops community and neighborhood shopping centers and mixed-use properties, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region. Its competitive moat stems from a strong portfolio of grocery-anchored retail centers in affluent, dense suburban markets, providing stable income. It operates as a niche REIT with a concentrated geographic footprint focused on necessity-based retail properties.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM
Revenue	245.9M	257.2M	268.8M	289.8M	5.6%	296.2M
EPS	1.63	1.73	1.64	1.09	-12.6%	1.06
Shares	24.0M	24.1M	24.3M	24.6M	+2.2%	24.5M
Debt	1.2B	1.4B	1.5B	1.6B	9.4%	1.6B
Equity	400.5M	348.4M	335.8M	307.8M	-8.4%	—
Op CF	121.2M	117.7M	121.2M	99.8M	-6.3%	98.7M
Inv CF	-116.9M	-203.7M	-188.7M	-95.8M	—	—
Fin CF	-5.6M	81.1M	69.4M	-5.5M	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-4.1%

SMA 50SMA 200

$35.68

RSI (14)

45.0

52W High

$37.79

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

6.0%62.0

ROE

10.0%73.5

GP/Assets

9.7%76.5

Op. Margin

40.5%60.0

FCF/Assets

3.5%62.0

Piotroski

537.4

Int. Cover

1.7x25.6

D/E Ratio

3.38x6.0

Current Ratio

0.34x15.3

Value

P/E (TTM)

34.3x16.2

EV/EBITDA

15.9x56.4

P/FCF

16.2x48.5

P/B

7.6x2.4

P/S

4.2x48.6

Div Yield

6.4%72.8

Momentum

52W High %

94%77.4

RS 6M

9%83.4

SMA 50/200

1.10x88.7

EPS Rev 4W

0.0%80.3

EPS Rev 12W

0.0%68.4

EPS Improve

+28%59.5

Q Growth

-7%33.5

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$1.2B

P/E (Forward)

26.7x

Gross Margin

70.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Real Estate, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of BFS are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
BFS	Saul Centers, Inc.(you)	$1.2B	71	BUY
NTST	NETSTREIT Corp.	$2.2B	74	BUY
ALX	Alexander's, Inc.	$1.4B	56	HOLD
FCPT	Four Corners Property Trust, Inc.	$2.9B	68	BUY
WSR	Whitestone REIT	$987M	87	STRONG BUY
UE	Urban Edge Properties	$3.1B	75	BUY
PINE	Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc.	$364M	67	BUY
IVT	InvenTrust Properties Corp.	$2.8B	59	HOLD
GTY	Getty Realty Corp.	$2.1B	90	STRONG BUY
SKT	Tanger Inc.	$5.0B	75	BUY

Peer medians: ROE 5.1% · P/E 27.4x · Gross margin 67.2%

Saul Centers, Inc. (BFS) — Stock Score Summary

Saul Centers, Inc. (BFS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 71/100 based on Quality (52/100), Value (40/100), and Momentum (72/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$35.68
Market Cap	$1.2B
P/E (TTM)	34.25
P/E (Forward)	26.70
Price/Book	7.64
Return on Equity	10.0%
Return on Invested Capital	6.0%
Debt/Equity	3.38x
Gross Margin	70.6%
Operating Margin	40.5%
Revenue Growth	8.9%
Dividend Yield	6.4%
Free Cash Flow	$76M

Saul Centers, Inc. operates in the REIT - Retail industry, part of the Real Estate sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saul Centers, Inc.’s (BFS) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Saul Centers, Inc. (BFS) is 71/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (52), Value (40), and Momentum (72) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Saul Centers, Inc. have an economic moat?: Saul Centers, Inc. (BFS) has a Quality factor score of 52/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Saul Centers, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Saul Centers, Inc. (BFS) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 71/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Saul Centers, Inc. in?: Saul Centers, Inc. (BFS) operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically the REIT - Retail industry (United States).