ECF (Ellsworth Growth andome Fund) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Aug. 30, 2026)

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ECF Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd ECF
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What is Ellsworth Growth andome Fund Moat Score?

Ellsworth Growth andome Fund ECF -0.32% 38 Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates ECF with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,687 Asset Management companies, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund ranks better than 79.96% on this metric.

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

Ellsworth Growth andome Fund has No Moat: Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd operates in a highly competitive financial sector with no significant market leadership or customer loyalty. It lacks proprietary technology, regulatory barriers, or a strong distribution network that would provide a competitive advantage.

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 Ellsworth Growth andome Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Ellsworth Growth andome Fund  (AMEX:ECF) 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

Ellsworth Growth andome Fund Moat Score Related Terms

ECF vs DHF, GGT, BSL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Ellsworth Growth andome 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.

Ellsworth Growth andome Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund (ECF) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Aug. 30, 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, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund ranks #338 out of 1687 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's Moat Score too high?
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund ranks #338 out of 1687 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's Moat Score compare to DHF and GGT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund ranks #338 out of 1687 companies for Moat Score. This places Ellsworth Growth andome 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. Ellsworth Growth andome 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 Ellsworth Growth andome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund (ECF) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2. Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Ellsworth Growth andome Fund (ECF), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 30, 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.

Ellsworth Growth andome Fund Business Description

Other Exchanges ECFpA.PFD:USA
Address One Corporate Center, Rye, NY, USA, 10580-1422
Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd operate as a closed-end, diversified management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide income and the potential for capital appreciation, which objectives the Fund considers to be relatively equal over the long term due to the nature of the securities in which it invests. The company invests in convertible and equity securities. It invests in various sectors, such as healthcare, financial services, computer software and services, energy and utilities, real estate investment trusts, semiconductors, telecommunications, business services, food and beverage, consumer products, transportation, consumer services among others.
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