Getty Realty Corp. — Cyborg Score 7/10

Strong
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) - Net Lease Retail

Strategic Profile

Getty Realty positions itself as a high-yield dividend stock with attractive valuation metrics compared to peers. The company benefits from essential-use retail exposure (convenience stores, automotive) which provides defensive characteristics in varying economic cycles. Its focus on net lease structures allows for passive income generation with minimal active property management requirements.

Cyborg Score Rationale

Getty Realty demonstrates strong fundamentals with attractive dividend yield (6.21%), disciplined valuation metrics (1.8 price-to-book vs. peer average of 2.8), and consistent dividend growth history. The company benefits from essential retail exposure and net lease model stability, though REIT performance remains sensitive to interest rate environments.

Top Insights

  • Top 10 REIT stock by DividendRank with 6.21% yield, significantly above market average of 3.9%
  • Strong profitability metrics and favorable long-term multi-year growth rates in key fundamentals
  • Defensive business model focused on essential-use retail (convenience stores, automotive)
  • Disciplined valuation at 1.8x price-to-book, 44% discount to REIT peer average

Named Competitors

  • O — Diversified net lease REIT with monthly dividend focus
  • STOR — Net lease REIT focused on retail and food service
  • EPRT — Net lease REIT specializing in essential-use retail

Recent Developments

  • (March 2026) Quarterly dividend ex-date scheduled for 03/26/2026 with $1.94/share annualized dividend
  • (October 2025) Management transition announcement
  • (2025) 2025 dividend tax treatment announcement

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