CET (Central Securities) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


CET Central Securities Corp CET
49 GF Score
Price $52.13
GF Value $48.47
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Central Securities Moat Score?

Central Securities CET +0.83% 49 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates CET with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,695 Asset Management companies, Central Securities ranks better than 90.68% on this metric.

Central Securities has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Central Securities has No Moat: CET lacks significant market leadership, network effects, and proprietary technology. The company does not exhibit strong brand strength or customer loyalty, and there are no notable regulatory barriers or intellectual property advantages.

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 Securities might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Central Securities  (AMEX:CET) 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 Securities Moat Score Related Terms

CET vs TRIN, ECAT, GAM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Central Securities'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 Securities Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Central Securities's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central Securities's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Central Securities (CET) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 30, 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 Securities ranks #158 out of 1695 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Central Securities' Moat Score too high?
Central Securities' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Central Securities 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 Securities has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Securities' Moat Score compare to TRIN and ECAT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Central Securities ranks #158 out of 1695 companies for Moat Score. This places Central Securities 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 Securities'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 Securities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Securities (CET) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.47, compared to a current price of $52.13 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Central Securities' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 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 Securities (CET), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 30, 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 Securities (CET) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Securities stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $52.13 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $48.47. GuruFocus considers Central Securities to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CET:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $48.47 vs. price of $52.13 (7.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Central Securities Business Description

Address 630 Fifth Avenue, Suite 820, New York, NY, USA, 10111
Central Securities Corp is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. The company's investment objective is long-term growth of capital. It invests in common stocks, bonds, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, warrants, options real estate, or short-term obligations of governments, banks, and corporations.
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