EVG (Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund) Moat Score: 1/10 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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EVG Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund EVG
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Price $10.74
GF Value $10.13
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund Moat Score?

Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund EVG -0.36% 50 Moat Score is 1 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates EVG with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,690 Asset Management companies, Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund ranks better than 69.41% on this metric.

Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund has the Moat Score of 1, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund has No Moat: Similar to other funds, Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund lacks unique competitive advantages. It does not possess brand strength, cost advantages, or regulatory barriers that would provide a sustainable 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 Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund  (NYSE:EVG) 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 Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund Moat Score Related Terms

EVG vs MPA, GRX, WHF: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome 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 Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 1 mean?
Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund (EVG) has a Moat Score of 1 as of Aug. 14, 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 Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund ranks #517 out of 1690 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund's Moat Score too high?
Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund's current Moat Score is 1. Based on the distribution chart, Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund ranks #517 out of 1690 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund's Moat Score compare to MPA and GRX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund ranks #517 out of 1690 companies for Moat Score. This puts Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund 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 Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund'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 Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund (EVG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.13, compared to a current price of $10.74 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 1. Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund (EVG), the current Moat Score is 1 as of Aug. 14, 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 Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund (EVG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.74 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.13. GuruFocus considers Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for EVG:

  • Moat Score: 1
  • GF Value™: $10.13 vs. price of $10.74 (6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversifiedome Fund Business Description

Address One Post Office Square, Boston, MA, USA, 02109
Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to provide a high level of current income with a secondary objective of seeking capital appreciation to the extent consistent with its primary goal. The portfolio of investments consists of business equipment and services, automotive, cable and satellite television, chemicals and plastics, food products, and other areas.
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