AWF (Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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AWF Alliancebernstein Glb High Inc Fund Inc AWF
48 GF Score
Price $10.20
GF Value $6.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund Moat Score?

Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund AWF +0.49% 48 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates AWF with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,692 Asset Management companies, Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund ranks better than 90.6% on this metric.

Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund has No Moat: Alliancebernstein Glb High Inc Fund Inc has very weak competitive advantages. It lacks market leadership, strong brand strength, and significant customer switching costs, making its position in the financial sector transient and vulnerable to competition.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund  (NYSE:AWF) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund Moat Score Related Terms

AWF vs PCN, BBDC, PHK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund (AWF) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 19, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund ranks #159 out of 1692 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund's Moat Score too high?
Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund ranks #159 out of 1692 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund's Moat Score compare to PCN and BBDC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund ranks #159 out of 1692 companies for Moat Score. This places Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Asset Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund (AWF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.01, compared to a current price of $10.20 — trading 69.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund (AWF), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund (AWF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.20 is trading 69.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.01. GuruFocus considers Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AWF:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $6.01 vs. price of $10.20 (69.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the AWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Alliancebernstein Glb High Fund Business Description

Address 66 Hudson Boulevard East, New York, NY, USA, 10005
Alliancebernstein Glb High Inc Fund Inc is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to seek high current income, and secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund invests in debt securities, including Sovereign Debt Obligations and corporate debt, denominated in non-U.S. currencies as well as in the U.S. Dollar. It may invest without limit in emerging and developed markets and debt securities of U.S. and non-U.S. corporate issuers.
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