DNP (DNP Selectome Fund) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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What is DNP Selectome Fund Moat Score?

DNP Selectome Fund DNP +0.28% 33 Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates DNP with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,688 Asset Management companies, DNP Selectome Fund ranks better than 80.04% on this metric.

DNP Selectome Fund has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

DNP Selectome Fund has No Moat: DNP Select Income Fund Inc lacks significant competitive advantages. As a fund, it does not possess unique intellectual property, brand strength, or cost advantages that would provide a durable 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 DNP Selectome Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

DNP Selectome Fund  (NYSE:DNP) 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

DNP Selectome Fund Moat Score Related Terms

DNP vs CNS, FHI, OTF: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, DNP Selectome 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.

DNP Selectome Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
DNP Selectome Fund (DNP) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Aug. 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, DNP Selectome Fund ranks #337 out of 1688 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is DNP Selectome Fund's Moat Score too high?
DNP Selectome Fund's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, DNP Selectome Fund ranks #337 out of 1688 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DNP Selectome Fund has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DNP Selectome Fund's Moat Score compare to CNS and FHI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, DNP Selectome Fund ranks #337 out of 1688 companies for Moat Score. This places DNP Selectome Fund in the top 20% 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. DNP Selectome Fund's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DNP Selectome Fund stock overvalued right now?
DNP Selectome Fund (DNP) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2. DNP Selectome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 7 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 DNP Selectome Fund (DNP), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 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.

DNP Selectome Fund Business Description

Address 10 South Wacker Drive, Suite 1900, 19th Floor, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
DNP Select Income Fund Inc is a closed-ended investment management fund. Its investment objectives are current income and long-term growth of income, with capital appreciation as a secondary objective. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing mainly in a diversified portfolio of equity and fixed-income securities of companies in the public utilities industry. Under normal market conditions, more than 65% of the Fund's total assets are invested in securities of public utility companies engaged in the production, transmission, or distribution of electric energy, gas, or telephone services.
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