EVF (Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust) Moat Score: 1/10 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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EVF Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust EVF
34 GF Score
Price $4.96
GF Value $2.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust Moat Score?

Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust EVF 34 Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates EVF with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,694 Asset Management companies, Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust ranks better than 69.3% on this metric.

Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust has the Moat Score of 1, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust has No Moat: As a closed-end fund, Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust lacks inherent competitive advantages such as brand strength, cost advantages, or regulatory barriers. Its performance is tied to market conditions rather than unique moat characteristics.

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 Seniorome Trust might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust  (NYSE:EVF) 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 Seniorome Trust Moat Score Related Terms

EVF vs RFM, FMN, SAMG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust'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 Seniorome Trust Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 1 mean?
Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust (EVF) has a Moat Score of 1 as of Jul. 20, 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 Seniorome Trust ranks #520 out of 1694 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust's Moat Score too high?
Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust's current Moat Score is 1. Based on the distribution chart, Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust ranks #520 out of 1694 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust's Moat Score compare to RFM and FMN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust ranks #520 out of 1694 companies for Moat Score. This puts Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust 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. Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust'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 Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust (EVF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.76, compared to a current price of $4.96 — trading 79.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 1. Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust (EVF), the current Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 20, 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 Seniorome Trust (EVF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.96 is trading 79.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.76. GuruFocus considers Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for EVF:

  • Moat Score: 1
  • GF Value™: $2.76 vs. price of $4.96 (79.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust Business Description

Address One Post Office Square, Boston, MA, USA, 02109
Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital, by investing in senior, secured floating-rate loans. The trust invests in below-investment-grade floating-rate loans, which are considered speculative because of the credit risk of their issuers. Its portfolio of investment consists of aerospace and defense, automotive, beverage, building and development, business equipment and services, cable and satellite television, and other areas.
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