FSCO (FS Credit Opportunities) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


FSCO FS Credit Opportunities Corp FSCO
44 GF Score
Price $4.83
GF Value $5.33
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is FS Credit Opportunities Moat Score?

FS Credit Opportunities FSCO +1.90% 44 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates FSCO with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,698 Asset Management companies, FS Credit Opportunities ranks better than 95.52% on this metric.

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

FS Credit Opportunities has Narrow Moat: FS Credit Opportunities Corp has a discernible moat due to its specialized financial services and customer relationships. However, it lacks significant market leadership, intellectual property, and regulatory barriers, limiting its competitive advantage to a narrow 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 FS Credit Opportunities might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

FS Credit Opportunities  (NYSE:FSCO) 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

FS Credit Opportunities Moat Score Related Terms

FSCO vs MUC, BUR, CHI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, FS Credit Opportunities'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.

FS Credit Opportunities Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where FS Credit Opportunities's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
FS Credit Opportunities (FSCO) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 27, 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, FS Credit Opportunities ranks #76 out of 1698 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is FS Credit Opportunities' Moat Score too high?
FS Credit Opportunities' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, FS Credit Opportunities ranks #76 out of 1698 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FS Credit Opportunities has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FS Credit Opportunities' Moat Score compare to MUC and BUR?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, FS Credit Opportunities ranks #76 out of 1698 companies for Moat Score. This places FS Credit Opportunities 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. FS Credit Opportunities'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 FS Credit Opportunities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FS Credit Opportunities (FSCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.33, compared to a current price of $4.83 — trading 9.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. FS Credit Opportunities' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 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 FS Credit Opportunities (FSCO), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 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 FS Credit Opportunities (FSCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FS Credit Opportunities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.83 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.33. GuruFocus considers FS Credit Opportunities to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FSCO:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $5.33 vs. price of $4.83 (9.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 4 warning signs

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

FS Credit Opportunities Business Description

Address 3025 JFK Boulevard, Office 500, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19104
FS Credit Opportunities Corp is a closed-end management investment company. The Fund's primary investment objective is to generate an attractive total return consisting of a high level of current income and capital appreciation, with a secondary objective of capital preservation. It predominantly invests in a portfolio of secured and unsecured floating and fixed-rate loans, bonds, and other types of credit instruments. The credit instruments in which it invests are typically rated below investment grade by rating agencies or would be rated below investment grade if rated. To achieve its investment objectives, the fund focuses on strategies such as Opportunistic Credit, Special Situations, and Capital Structure Solutions.
44GF Score

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