FAX (Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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FAX Aberdeen Asia-pacific Income Fund Inc FAX
51 GF Score
Price $14.34
GF Value $13.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund Moat Score?

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund FAX -0.69% 51 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates FAX with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,694 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund ranks better than 80.11% on this metric.

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund has No Moat: Aberdeen Asia-pacific Income Fund Inc operates in a highly competitive market with no significant market share or network effects. It lacks valuable intellectual property, strong brand strength, and durable cost advantages. The fund's competitive position is transient with no significant regulatory barriers or pricing power.

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 Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund  (AMEX:FAX) 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

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund Moat Score Related Terms

FAX vs IIM, NMCO, HQL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome 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.

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (FAX) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 18, 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, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund ranks #337 out of 1694 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's Moat Score too high?
Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund ranks #337 out of 1694 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's Moat Score compare to IIM and NMCO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund ranks #337 out of 1694 companies for Moat Score. This places Aberdeen Asia-pacificome 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. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome 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 Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (FAX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.85, compared to a current price of $14.34 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (FAX), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 18, 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 Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (FAX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.34 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.85. GuruFocus considers Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FAX:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $13.85 vs. price of $14.34 (3.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund Business Description

Address 1900 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103
Aberdeen Asia-pacific Income Fund Inc is a United States-based closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Its principal investment objective is to seek current income along with capital appreciation. The fund invests in Asian debt securities, Australian debt securities, European debt securities and others.
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