CGO (Calamos Global Total Return Fund) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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CGO Calamos Global Total Return Fund CGO
46 GF Score
Price $12.41
GF Value $27.47
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Calamos Global Total Return Fund Moat Score?

Calamos Global Total Return Fund CGO -1.19% 46 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates CGO with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.47 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,696 Asset Management companies, Calamos Global Total Return Fund ranks better than 90.68% on this metric.

Calamos Global Total Return Fund has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Calamos Global Total Return Fund has No Moat: Calamos Global Total Return Fund operates in the competitive asset management industry with no significant cost advantages, brand strength, or regulatory barriers. The fund's performance is subject to market fluctuations, limiting its competitive 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 Calamos Global Total Return Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Calamos Global Total Return Fund  (NAS:CGO) 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

Calamos Global Total Return Fund Moat Score Related Terms

CGO vs JHS, WEA, BWG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Calamos Global Total Return 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.

Calamos Global Total Return Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Calamos Global Total Return Fund's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Calamos Global Total Return Fund (CGO) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 29, 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, Calamos Global Total Return Fund ranks #158 out of 1696 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Calamos Global Total Return Fund's Moat Score too high?
Calamos Global Total Return Fund's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Calamos Global Total Return Fund ranks #158 out of 1696 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Calamos Global Total Return Fund has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calamos Global Total Return Fund's Moat Score compare to JHS and WEA?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Calamos Global Total Return Fund ranks #158 out of 1696 companies for Moat Score. This places Calamos Global Total Return 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. Calamos Global Total Return 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 Calamos Global Total Return Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos Global Total Return Fund (CGO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.47, compared to a current price of $12.41 — trading 54.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Calamos Global Total Return Fund's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 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 Calamos Global Total Return Fund (CGO), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 29, 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 Calamos Global Total Return Fund (CGO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos Global Total Return Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.41 is trading 54.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $27.47. GuruFocus considers Calamos Global Total Return Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CGO:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $27.47 vs. price of $12.41 (54.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Calamos Global Total Return Fund Business Description

Address 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL, USA, 60563-2787
Calamos Global Total Return Fund is a closed-end management investment company. The fund's investment objective is to provide total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests in equities, convertible securities, and high-yield corporate bonds.
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