CRF (Cornerstone Total Return Fund) Moat Score: 1/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


CRF Cornerstone Total Return Fund Inc CRF
52 GF Score
Price $7.14
GF Value $5.88
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Cornerstone Total Return Fund Moat Score?

Cornerstone Total Return Fund CRF -0.28% 52 Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates CRF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,698 Asset Management companies, Cornerstone Total Return Fund ranks better than 69.26% on this metric.

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

Cornerstone Total Return Fund has No Moat: As a closed-end fund, CRF lacks inherent competitive advantages. It does not possess unique intellectual property, brand strength, or cost advantages, and operates in a highly competitive investment management industry.

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 Cornerstone Total Return Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Cornerstone Total Return Fund  (AMEX:CRF) 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

Cornerstone Total Return Fund Moat Score Related Terms

CRF vs FRBP, EOS, PSEC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Cornerstone 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.

Cornerstone Total Return Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 1 mean?
Cornerstone Total Return Fund (CRF) has a Moat Score of 1 as of Jul. 05, 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, Cornerstone Total Return Fund ranks #522 out of 1698 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is Cornerstone Total Return Fund's Moat Score too high?
Cornerstone Total Return Fund's current Moat Score is 1. Based on the distribution chart, Cornerstone Total Return Fund ranks #522 out of 1698 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cornerstone Total Return Fund has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cornerstone Total Return Fund's Moat Score compare to FRBP and EOS?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Cornerstone Total Return Fund ranks #522 out of 1698 companies for Moat Score. This puts Cornerstone Total Return 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. Cornerstone Total Return 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 Cornerstone Total Return Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cornerstone Total Return Fund (CRF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.88, compared to a current price of $7.14 — trading 21.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 1. Cornerstone Total Return Fund's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 Cornerstone Total Return Fund (CRF), the current Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 05, 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 Cornerstone Total Return Fund (CRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cornerstone Total Return Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.14 is trading 21.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.88. GuruFocus considers Cornerstone Total Return Fund to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CRF:

  • Moat Score: 1
  • GF Value™: $5.88 vs. price of $7.14 (21.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Cornerstone Total Return Fund Business Description

Address 225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45246
Cornerstone Total Return Fund Inc is a diversified closed-end management company. Its objective is to seek capital appreciation with current income as a secondary objective. The company invests in sectors such as Information Technology, Health Care, Financials, Communication Services, Consumer Discretionary, Industrials, Exchange-Traded Funds, Utilities, Energy, Real Estate, and others.
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