Barings BDC (FRA:TRY) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


FRA:TRY Barings BDC Inc FRA:TRY
58 GF Score
Price €7.39
GF Value €7.39
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Barings BDC Moat Score?

Barings BDC FRA:TRY -1.00% 58 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:TRY with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,698 Asset Management companies, Barings BDC ranks better than 95.52% on this metric.

Barings BDC has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Barings BDC has Narrow Moat: Barings BDC Inc has a modest moat due to its specialized financial services and established market presence. However, it lacks significant customer switching costs and strong brand loyalty, limiting its competitive 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 Barings BDC might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Barings BDC  (FRA:TRY) 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

Barings BDC Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:TRY vs PHK, OXLC, RPC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Barings BDC'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.

Barings BDC Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Barings BDC's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Barings BDC (FRA:TRY) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 05, 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, Barings BDC ranks #76 out of 1698 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Barings BDC's Moat Score too high?
Barings BDC's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #76 out of 1698 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Barings BDC has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barings BDC's Moat Score compare to PHK and OXLC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #76 out of 1698 companies for Moat Score. This places Barings BDC in the top 5% 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. Barings BDC's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barings BDC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings BDC (FRA:TRY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.39, compared to a current price of €7.39 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Barings BDC's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Barings BDC (FRA:TRY), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 05, 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 Barings BDC (FRA:TRY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings BDC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.39 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.39. GuruFocus considers Barings BDC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:TRY:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €7.39 vs. price of €7.39 (0% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Barings BDC Business Description

Other Exchanges BBDC:USA
Address 300 South Tryon Street, Suite 2500, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28202
Barings BDC Inc operates as a closed-end, non-diversified investment company and has elected to be treated as a business development company. The company's investment objective is to generate current income by investing directly in privately held middle-market companies to help these companies fund acquisitions, growth, or refinancing. It employs fundamental credit analysis and targets investments in businesses with low levels of cyclicality and operating risk relative to other businesses in this market segment. The holding size of each position will generally be dependent upon a number of factors including total facility size, pricing and structure, and the number of other lenders in the facility.
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