CION (CION Invt) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


CION CION Invt Corp CION
34 GF Score
Price $6.16
GF Value $1.91
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is CION Invt Moat Score?

CION Invt CION +2.50% 34 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates CION with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,698 Asset Management companies, CION Invt ranks better than 90.69% on this metric.

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

CION Invt has No Moat: CION Investment Corp operates in the financial services sector with limited differentiation. It lacks significant cost advantages, brand strength, or regulatory barriers that would provide a sustainable competitive edge.

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 CION Invt might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

CION Invt  (NYSE:CION) 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

CION Invt Moat Score Related Terms

CION vs ASG, PSBD, JOF: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, CION Invt'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.

CION Invt Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where CION Invt's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
CION Invt (CION) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 26, 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, CION Invt ranks #158 out of 1698 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is CION Invt's Moat Score too high?
CION Invt's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, CION Invt ranks #158 out of 1698 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CION Invt has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CION Invt's Moat Score compare to ASG and PSBD?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, CION Invt ranks #158 out of 1698 companies for Moat Score. This places CION Invt 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. CION Invt'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 CION Invt stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CION Invt (CION) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.91, compared to a current price of $6.16 — trading 222.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. CION Invt's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 CION Invt (CION), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 26, 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 CION Invt (CION) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CION Invt stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.16 is trading 222.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.91. GuruFocus considers CION Invt to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CION:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $1.91 vs. price of $6.16 (222.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 2 warning signs

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

CION Invt Business Description

Other Exchanges CION:IsraelD21:Germany
Address 100 Park Avenue, 25th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10017
CION Invt Corp is an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company. The Companies portfolio is comprised of investments in senior secured debt, including first lien loans, second lien loans, and unitranche loans, and, to a lesser extent, collateralized securities, structured products and other similar securities, unsecured debt, and equity, of private and thinly-traded U.S. middle-market companies. Its investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation for investors.
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