FMY (First Trust Mortgageome Fund) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Sep. 07, 2026)

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FMY First Trust Mortgage Income Fund FMY
54 GF Score
Price $11.43
GF Value $11.71
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is First Trust Mortgageome Fund Moat Score?

First Trust Mortgageome Fund FMY -3.46% 54 Moat Score is 2 as of Sep. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates FMY with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,674 Asset Management companies, First Trust Mortgageome Fund ranks better than 79.87% on this metric.

First Trust Mortgageome Fund has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

First Trust Mortgageome Fund has No Moat: First Trust Mortgage Income Fund lacks significant competitive advantages. It operates in a highly competitive market with no discernible market leadership, network effects, or proprietary technology to provide a sustainable edge.

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 First Trust Mortgageome Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

First Trust Mortgageome Fund  (NYSE:FMY) 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

First Trust Mortgageome Fund Moat Score Related Terms

FMY vs OFS, SDEV, MGLD: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, First Trust Mortgageome 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.

First Trust Mortgageome Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, First Trust Mortgageome Fund's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Trust Mortgageome Fund's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
First Trust Mortgageome Fund (FMY) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Sep. 07, 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, First Trust Mortgageome Fund ranks #337 out of 1674 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is First Trust Mortgageome Fund's Moat Score too high?
First Trust Mortgageome Fund's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, First Trust Mortgageome Fund ranks #337 out of 1674 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, First Trust Mortgageome Fund has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Trust Mortgageome Fund's Moat Score compare to OFS and SDEV?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, First Trust Mortgageome Fund ranks #337 out of 1674 companies for Moat Score. This places First Trust Mortgageome 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. First Trust Mortgageome 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 First Trust Mortgageome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Trust Mortgageome Fund (FMY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.71, compared to a current price of $11.43 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. First Trust Mortgageome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 First Trust Mortgageome Fund (FMY), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Sep. 07, 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 First Trust Mortgageome Fund (FMY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Trust Mortgageome Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.43 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.71. GuruFocus considers First Trust Mortgageome Fund to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FMY:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $11.71 vs. price of $11.43 (2.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs

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

First Trust Mortgageome Fund Business Description

Address 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, IL, USA, 60187
First Trust Mortgage Income Fund is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's primary investment objective is to seek a high level of current income. Its secondary investment objective is to preserve capital. The fund pursues its objectives by investing predominantly in mortgage-backed securities representing part ownership in a pool of either residential or commercial mortgage loans that, in the opinion of the Fund's investment advisor, offer an attractive combination of credit quality, yield, and maturity.
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