Carlyle Secured Lending (FRA:6JR) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

FRA:6JR Carlyle Secured Lending Inc FRA:6JR
54 GF Score
Price €9.03
GF Value €16.76
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Carlyle Secured Lending Moat Score?

Carlyle Secured Lending FRA:6JR -0.39% 54 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:6JR with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.76 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,694 Asset Management companies, Carlyle Secured Lending ranks better than 90.67% on this metric.

Carlyle Secured Lending has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Carlyle Secured Lending has No Moat: CGBD operates in the competitive lending industry with limited differentiation. It lacks significant brand strength, proprietary technology, or cost advantages, and faces competition from numerous financial institutions, limiting its ability to establish a durable 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 Carlyle Secured Lending might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Carlyle Secured Lending  (FRA:6JR) 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

Carlyle Secured Lending Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:6JR vs RMT, GGN, GCMG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Carlyle Secured Lending'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.

Carlyle Secured Lending Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Carlyle Secured Lending's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Carlyle Secured Lending's Moat Score falls into.


FRA:6JR
54GF Score
Carlyle Secured Lending Inc FRA:6JR
Moat Score is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Carlyle Secured Lending (FRA:6JR) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 22, 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, Carlyle Secured Lending ranks #158 out of 1694 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Carlyle Secured Lending's Moat Score too high?
Carlyle Secured Lending's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Carlyle Secured Lending ranks #158 out of 1694 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carlyle Secured Lending has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carlyle Secured Lending's Moat Score compare to RMT and GGN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Carlyle Secured Lending ranks #158 out of 1694 companies for Moat Score. This places Carlyle Secured Lending 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. Carlyle Secured Lending'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 Carlyle Secured Lending stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlyle Secured Lending (FRA:6JR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.76, compared to a current price of €9.03 — trading 46.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Carlyle Secured Lending's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Carlyle Secured Lending (FRA:6JR), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 22, 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 Carlyle Secured Lending (FRA:6JR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlyle Secured Lending stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.03 is trading 46.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.76. GuruFocus considers Carlyle Secured Lending to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:6JR:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €16.76 vs. price of €9.03 (46.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6JR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Carlyle Secured Lending Business Description

Other Exchanges CGBD:USA
Address One Vanderbilt Avenue, Suite 3400, New York, NY, USA, 10017
Carlyle Secured Lending Inc is a specialty finance company that is a closed-end, externally managed, non-diversified management investment company. It focuses on providing directly originated, financing solutions across the capital structure, with a focus on senior secured lending to middle-market companies located in the United States. The company's investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation through debt investments in U.S. middle-market companies.
54GF Score

Get the complete analysis for FRA:6JR

Moat Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€9.03
Price
€16.76
GF Value