DMO (Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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DMO Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc DMO
54 GF Score
Price $10.45
GF Value $10.53
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Moat Score?

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund DMO -1.14% 54 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates DMO with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,694 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund ranks better than 90.67% on this metric.

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund has No Moat: The fund operates in a competitive financial sector with low switching costs and lacks significant market leadership or proprietary technology. Its advantages are transient and not durable.

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 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund  (NYSE:DMO) 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

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Moat Score Related Terms

DMO vs GGZ, PFO, OXSQ: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity 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.

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund (DMO) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 25, 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, Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund ranks #158 out of 1694 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's Moat Score too high?
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund ranks #158 out of 1694 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's Moat Score compare to GGZ and PFO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund ranks #158 out of 1694 companies for Moat Score. This places Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity 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. Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity 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 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund (DMO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.53, compared to a current price of $10.45 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund (DMO), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 25, 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 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund (DMO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.45 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.53. GuruFocus considers Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DMO:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $10.53 vs. price of $10.45 (0.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10010
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc is a non-diversified, limited-term, closed-end management investment company. The fund's primary investment objective is to provide current income. As a secondary investment objective, the Fund will seek capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a diverse portfolio of mortgage-backed securities, consisting of non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities.
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