EVN (Eaton Vance Municipalome Trust) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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What is Eaton Vance Municipalome Trust Moat Score?

Eaton Vance Municipalome Trust EVN -0.37% 30 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates EVN with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,689 Asset Management companies, Eaton Vance Municipalome Trust ranks better than 90.59% on this metric.

Eaton Vance Municipalome Trust has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Eaton Vance Municipalome Trust has No Moat: The trust operates in a competitive market with limited differentiation. It lacks significant pricing power, brand strength, or unique distribution networks that would provide a durable 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 Eaton Vance Municipalome Trust might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Eaton Vance Municipalome Trust  (NYSE:EVN) 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 Municipalome Trust Moat Score Related Terms

EVN vs HPI, GLAD, DFP: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Eaton Vance Municipalome Trust (EVN) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 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 Municipalome Trust ranks #159 out of 1689 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Eaton Vance Municipalome Trust's Moat Score too high?
Eaton Vance Municipalome Trust's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Eaton Vance Municipalome Trust 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 Municipalome Trust has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eaton Vance Municipalome Trust's Moat Score compare to HPI and GLAD?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Municipalome Trust ranks #159 out of 1689 companies for Moat Score. This places Eaton Vance Municipalome Trust 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 Municipalome Trust'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 Municipalome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Eaton Vance Municipalome Trust (EVN) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3. Eaton Vance Municipalome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 Municipalome Trust (EVN), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 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.

Eaton Vance Municipalome Trust Business Description

Address One Post Office Square, Boston, MA, USA, 02109
Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide current income exempt from regular federal income tax. The trust's portfolio of investments majorly consists of debt instruments of governments, municipal organizations the interest on which is exempt from regular federal income tax and has also some exposure to corporate bonds and other instruments.
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