CFND (C1 Fund) Moat Score: 1/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


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What is C1 Fund Moat Score?

C1 Fund CFND +2.63% 8 Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates CFND with a GF Score™ of 8/100. Among 1,695 Asset Management companies, C1 Fund ranks better than 69.2% on this metric.

C1 Fund has the Moat Score of 1, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

C1 Fund has No Moat: C1 Fund Inc shows minimal competitive advantages. It lacks market leadership, network effects, and significant cost advantages. Its presence in the market is not strong enough to establish a sustainable 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 C1 Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

C1 Fund  (NYSE:CFND) 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

C1 Fund Moat Score Related Terms

CFND vs RCG, BHV, ICMB: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, C1 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.

C1 Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, C1 Fund's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where C1 Fund's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 1 mean?
C1 Fund (CFND) has a Moat Score of 1 as of Jul. 03, 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, C1 Fund ranks #522 out of 1695 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is C1 Fund's Moat Score too high?
C1 Fund's current Moat Score is 1. Based on the distribution chart, C1 Fund ranks #522 out of 1695 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, C1 Fund has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C1 Fund's Moat Score compare to RCG and BHV?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, C1 Fund ranks #522 out of 1695 companies for Moat Score. This puts C1 Fund in the upper half of its industry. 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. C1 Fund's current Moat Score is 1. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C1 Fund stock overvalued right now?
C1 Fund (CFND) has a current Moat Score of 1. The current Moat Score is 1. C1 Fund's overall GF Score™ is 8/100. 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 C1 Fund (CFND), the current Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 03, 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.

C1 Fund Business Description

Address 228 Hamilton Avenue, Third Floor, Palo Alto, CA, USA, 94301
C1 Fund Inc is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Adviser provides day-to-day investment management services to the Company, which is classified as non-diversified under the Investment Company Act. The Company's investment objective is to maximize its portfolio's total return by principally investing in privately held equity and equity-linked securities of digital asset services and technology companies. Its investments in equity securities include common and preferred shares, securities convertible into common shares, warrants and rights to subscribe to or purchase common shares, and common shares carrying a warrant or right.
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