BUI Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


BUI BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust BUI
48 GF Score
Price $28.73
GF Value $59.69
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust Moat Score?

BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust BUI +1.16% 48 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates BUI with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.69 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,702 Asset Management companies, BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust ranks better than 90.72% on this metric.

BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust has No Moat: BUI operates in a competitive financial services market with limited differentiation. It lacks significant market share, brand strength, or customer loyalty. The trust does not possess proprietary technology or significant pricing power, and there are no substantial regulatory barriers protecting its position.

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 BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.


BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust  (NYSE:BUI) 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

BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust Moat Score Related Terms


BUI vs DLY, PFN, NKX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust'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.


BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 25, 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, BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust ranks #158 out of 1702 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust's Moat Score too high?
BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust ranks #158 out of 1702 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust's Moat Score compare to DLY and PFN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust ranks #158 out of 1702 companies for Moat Score. This places BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust 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. BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust'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 BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.69, compared to a current price of $28.73 — trading 51.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 4 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 BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 25, 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 BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $28.73 is trading 51.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $59.69. GuruFocus considers BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BUI:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $59.69 vs. price of $28.73 (51.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 4 warning signs

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


BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust Business Description

Address 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19809
BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide total return through a combination of current income and long-term capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities issued by companies that are engaged in the Utilities, Infrastructure, and Power Opportunities business segments anywhere in the world and by employing writing (selling) call and put options.
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