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COPT Defense Properties · Real Estate · United States · $4.4B · Avg Vol: $37M/d

81
StockRank
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Q
61
V
37
M
79
P/E (TTM)
25.3x
ROE
10.8%
D/E
1.6x
Dividend %
3.4%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

COPT Defense Properties has strong momentum M76 and quality exactly at Q60 with a buyback, but value at V38 is below the calibrated floor, and insiders sold, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

COPT Defense Properties is a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership, management, development, and acquisition of office and data center properties primarily leased to the U.S. government and defense contractors. The company benefits from a unique competitive moat derived from its focus on high-security, mission-critical facilities, which ensures long-term, stable rental income from creditworthy tenants. This specialized niche creates significant barriers to entry and contributes to predictable cash flows.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue739.0M685.0M753.3M763.9M1.1%788.1M805.8M832.0M4.4%
EPS1.54-0.651.241.35-4.3%1.441.446.3%
Shares112.4M112.6M112.7M113.2M+0.7%113.4M
Debt2.3B2.5B2.4B2.8B7.6%2.6B
Equity1.7B1.5B1.5B1.5B-3.4%
Op CF265.8M276.3M331.0M309.9M5.3%337.4M
Inv CF-83.5M-169.6M-291.0M-289.7M
Fin CF-183.2M46.3M-169.7M216.5M
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PRICE (1Y)+0.7%
36.3936.8837.3737.8638.35Jul 1Jul 23Aug 12
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$36.98
RSI (14)
45.7
52W High
$38.90
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
61
ROIC
5.7%59.5
ROE
10.8%76.8
GP/Assets
9.8%75.9
Op. Margin
32.2%54.0
FCF/Assets
6.1%82.0
Piotroski
537.6
Int. Cover
2.9x38.9
D/E Ratio
1.64x17.6
Current Ratio
2.59x79.5
Value
37
P/E (TTM)
25.3x25.0
EV/EBITDA
16.7x50.8
P/FCF
15.4x54.1
P/B
2.7x9.8
P/S
5.4x39.1
Div Yield
3.4%29.8
Momentum
79
52W High %
95%88.1
RS 6M
6%84.5
SMA 50/200
1.13x92.6
EPS Rev 4W
+4.3%88.8
EPS Rev 12W
+4.3%82.0
EPS Improve
+1%45.7
Q Growth
21%60.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$4.4B
P/E (Forward)
25.0x
Gross Margin
58.3%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CDPCOPT Defense Properties(you)$4.4B81STRONG BUY
HIWHighwoods Properties, Inc.$3.8B72BUY
KRCKilroy Realty Corporation$4.6B66BUY
CUZCousins Properties Incorporated$5.3B66BUY
SLGSL Green Realty Corp.$4.2B58HOLD
PDMPiedmont Realty Trust, Inc.$1.2B72BUY
VNOVornado Realty Trust$8.1B58HOLD
AREAlexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.$8.9B56HOLD
DEAEasterly Government Properties, Inc.$1.2B66BUY
PSTLPostal Realty Trust, Inc.$902M71BUY

Peer medians: ROE 4.9% · P/E 26.9x · Gross margin 67.4%

COPT Defense Properties (CDP): Stock Score Summary

COPT Defense Properties (CDP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 81/100 based on Quality (61/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (79/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. COPT Defense Properties has strong momentum M76 and quality exactly at Q60 with a buyback, but value at V38 is below the calibrated floor, and insiders sold, so stage one fails.

COPT Defense Properties is a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership, management, development, and acquisition of office and data center properties primarily leased to the U.S. government and defense contractors. The company benefits from a unique competitive moat derived from its focus on high-security, mission-critical facilities, which ensures long-term, stable rental income from creditworthy tenants. This specialized niche creates significant barriers to entry and contributes to predictable cash flows.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$36.98
Market Cap$4.4B
P/E (TTM)25.33
P/E (Forward)24.98
Price/Book2.69
Return on Equity10.8%
Return on Invested Capital5.7%
Debt/Equity1.64x
Gross Margin58.3%
Operating Margin32.2%
Revenue Growth3.9%
Dividend Yield3.4%
Free Cash Flow$286M

COPT Defense Properties operates in the REIT - Office industry, part of the Real Estate sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is COPT Defense Properties’s (CDP) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for COPT Defense Properties (CDP) is 81/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (61), Value (37), and Momentum (79) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does COPT Defense Properties have an economic moat?
COPT Defense Properties (CDP) has a Quality factor score of 61/100. 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 COPT Defense Properties a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for COPT Defense Properties (CDP) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 81/100. 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 COPT Defense Properties in?
COPT Defense Properties (CDP) operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically the REIT - Office industry (United States).