CEE (CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


CEE CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. CEE
50 GF Score
Price $20.57
GF Value $25.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, Moat Score?

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, CEE -1.20% 50 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates CEE with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,695 Asset Management companies, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, ranks better than 90.68% on this metric.

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, has No Moat: The fund lacks inherent competitive advantages such as market leadership or proprietary technology. It operates in a competitive investment landscape with no significant barriers to entry or customer loyalty that would provide a durable moat.

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 CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,  (NYSE:CEE) 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

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, Moat Score Related Terms

CEE vs HYI, BWG, IHD: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE 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.

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Moat Score falls into.


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CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. CEE
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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (CEE) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 28, 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, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, ranks #158 out of 1695 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Moat Score too high?
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, ranks #158 out of 1695 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Moat Score compare to HYI and BWG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, ranks #158 out of 1695 companies for Moat Score. This places CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE 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. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE 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 CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (CEE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.29, compared to a current price of $20.57 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (CEE), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 28, 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 CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (CEE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $20.57 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.29. GuruFocus considers CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CEE:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $25.29 vs. price of $20.57 (18.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs

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

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, Business Description

Address 875 Third Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10022-6225
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. is a closed-end management investment company. The Fund's objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation. It invests in the equity or equity-linked securities of issuers domiciled in Central and Eastern Europe.
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