Urban Edge Properties (UE) — Stock Score Summary

Urban Edge Properties (UE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 87/100 based on Quality (62/100), Value (35/100), and Momentum (76/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Urban Edge is a retail-focused REIT that lacks a structural macro tailwind or the asset-light compounding characteristics we require for our concentrated portfolio.

Urban Edge Properties is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning, managing, and developing retail properties, primarily in densely populated, high-barrier-to-entry markets within the Northeast United States. The company's competitive moat stems from its portfolio of strategically located, often grocery-anchored, shopping centers that cater to necessity-based retail, providing resilient cash flows. Its active redevelopment strategy further enhances property values and tenant diversification in established urban and suburban corridors.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$23.63
Market Cap$3.0B
P/E (TTM)26.29
P/E (Forward)43.54
Price/Book2.18
Return on Equity8.2%
Return on Invested Capital5.4%
Debt/Equity126.89
Gross Margin64.3%
Operating Margin34.1%
Revenue Growth5.4%
Dividend Yield3.8%
Free Cash Flow$201M

Urban Edge Properties operates in the REIT - Retail industry, part of the Real Estate sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Urban Edge Properties’s (UE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Urban Edge Properties (UE) is 87/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (62), Value (35), and Momentum (76) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Urban Edge Properties have an economic moat?
Urban Edge Properties (UE) has a Quality factor score of 62/100. 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 Urban Edge Properties a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Urban Edge Properties (UE) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 87/100. 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 Urban Edge Properties in?
Urban Edge Properties (UE) operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically the REIT - Retail industry (United States).
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