ETB (Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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ETB Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Income Fund ETB
56 GF Score
Price $15.60
GF Value $14.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund Moat Score?

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund ETB -0.38% 56 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates ETB with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,689 Asset Management companies, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund ranks better than 90.59% on this metric.

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund has No Moat: ETB operates in a competitive financial services market with limited differentiation. It lacks significant brand strength, pricing power, or proprietary technology, resulting in a very weak 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 Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund  (NYSE:ETB) 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

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund Moat Score Related Terms

ETB vs FFA, KIO, NBB: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome 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.

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund (ETB) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 21, 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, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund ranks #159 out of 1689 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund's Moat Score too high?
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund ranks #159 out of 1689 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund's Moat Score compare to FFA and KIO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund ranks #159 out of 1689 companies for Moat Score. This places Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome 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. Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome 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 Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund (ETB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.38, compared to a current price of $15.60 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 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 Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund (ETB), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 21, 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 Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund (ETB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.60 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.38. GuruFocus considers Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ETB:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $14.38 vs. price of $15.60 (8.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund Business Description

Address One Post Office Square, Boston, MA, USA, 02109
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Income Fund is a United States-based diversified closed ended management investment company. The fund's investment objective is to provide current income and gains, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. It invests in a diversified portfolio of common stocks and writes call options on one or more U.S. indices on a substantial portion of the value of its common stock portfolio to generate current earnings from the option premium. Its portfolio of investments consists of aerospace and defense, banks, biotechnology, chemicals, consumer finance, industrial conglomerates, and others.
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